Bhagavad Gita · Verse 16.3
Chapter 16: Daivasura Sampad Vibhaga Yoga (दैवासुरसम्पद्विभागयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
तेजः क्षमा धृतिः शौचमद्रोहो नातिमानिता । भवन्ति सम्पदं दैवीमभिजातस्य भारत ॥३॥
tejaḥ kṣamā dhṛtiḥ śaucamadroho nātimānitā | bhavanti sampadaṃ daivīmabhijātasya bhārata ||3||
Complete Shloka Translation
Vigor, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of malice and freedom from excessive pride belong to one endowed with divine qualities, O Bharata.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| क्षमा | kṣamā | forgiveness |
| धृति | dhṛti | fortitude |
| तेजः | tejaḥ | [term] in context of Vigor, forgiveness, fortitude,... |
| धृतिः | dhṛtiḥ | [term] in context of Vigor, forgiveness, fortitude,... |
| शौचमद्रोहो | śaucamadroho | [term] in context of Vigor, forgiveness, fortitude,... |
| नातिमानिता | nātimānitā | [term] in context of Vigor, forgiveness, fortitude,... |
| भवन्ति | bhavanti | [term] in context of Vigor, forgiveness, fortitude,... |
| सम्पदं | sampadaṃ | [term] in context of Vigor, forgiveness, fortitude,... |
| दैवीमभिजातस्य | daivīmabhijātasya | [term] in context of Vigor, forgiveness, fortitude,... |
| भारत | bhārata | [term] in context of Vigor, forgiveness, fortitude,... |
forgiveness
fortitude
[term] in context of Vigor, forgiveness, fortitude,...
[term] in context of Vigor, forgiveness, fortitude,...
[term] in context of Vigor, forgiveness, fortitude,...
[term] in context of Vigor, forgiveness, fortitude,...
[term] in context of Vigor, forgiveness, fortitude,...
[term] in context of Vigor, forgiveness, fortitude,...
[term] in context of Vigor, forgiveness, fortitude,...
[term] in context of Vigor, forgiveness, fortitude,...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
This verse completes the list begun in 16.1. Tejas indicates moral vigor, balanced here by forgiveness and lack of inflated self-importance; divine qualities describe a character orientation to cultivate, rather than a social status to claim.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Combine strength with forgiveness and perseverance with humility."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Can strength and forgiveness support each other in your life?
Modern Life Implementation (Practical Real-Life Application)
Apply this verse to master daily focus: anchor your consciousness in higher values, let go of anxious attachment to results, and act with integrity and kindness in every endeavor.