Bhagavad Gita · Verse 16.5
Chapter 16: Daivasura Sampad Vibhaga Yoga (दैवासुरसम्पद्विभागयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
दैवी सम्पद्विमोक्षाय निबन्धायासुरी मता । मा शुचः सम्पदं दैवीमभिजातोऽसि पाण्डव ॥५॥
daivī sampadvimokṣāya nibandhāyāsurī matā | mā śucaḥ sampadaṃ daivīmabhijāto'si pāṇḍava ||5||
Complete Shloka Translation
Divine qualities lead toward liberation, while demonic qualities are regarded as leading to bondage. Do not grieve, O Pandava; you are endowed with divine qualities.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| विमोक्ष | vimokṣa | liberation |
| निबन्ध | nibandha | bondage |
| दैवी | daivī | [term] in context of Divine qualities lead toward l... |
| सम्पद्विमोक्षाय | sampadvimokṣāya | [term] in context of Divine qualities lead toward l... |
| निबन्धायासुरी | nibandhāyāsurī | [term] in context of Divine qualities lead toward l... |
| मता | matā | [term] in context of Divine qualities lead toward l... |
| मा | mā | [term] in context of Divine qualities lead toward l... |
| शुचः | śucaḥ | [term] in context of Divine qualities lead toward l... |
| सम्पदं | sampadaṃ | [term] in context of Divine qualities lead toward l... |
| दैवीमभिजातोऽसि | daivīmabhijāto'si | [term] in context of Divine qualities lead toward l... |
| पाण्डव | pāṇḍava | [term] in context of Divine qualities lead toward l... |
liberation
bondage
[term] in context of Divine qualities lead toward l...
[term] in context of Divine qualities lead toward l...
[term] in context of Divine qualities lead toward l...
[term] in context of Divine qualities lead toward l...
[term] in context of Divine qualities lead toward l...
[term] in context of Divine qualities lead toward l...
[term] in context of Divine qualities lead toward l...
[term] in context of Divine qualities lead toward l...
[term] in context of Divine qualities lead toward l...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Krishna states the purpose of the distinction and directly reassures Arjuna. The reassurance supports growth amid moral struggle; it does not mean that every action taken by someone praised as virtuous is automatically beyond examination.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Let encouragement strengthen your commitment to ethical growth."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What encouragement helps you continue ethical growth?
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.