Bhagavad Gita · Verse 17.10
Chapter 17: Shraddhatraya Vibhaga Yoga (श्रद्धात्रयविभागयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
यातयामं गतरसं पूति पर्युषितं च यत् । उच्छिष्टमपि चामेध्यं भोजनं तामसप्रियम् ॥१०॥
yātayāmaṃ gatarasaṃ pūti paryuṣitaṃ ca yat | ucchiṣṭamapi cāmedhyaṃ bhojanaṃ tāmasapriyam ||10||
Complete Shloka Translation
Food that is stale, tasteless, putrid, long kept, leftover after another's eating, or impure is dear to tamasic people.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| उच्छिष्ट | ucchiṣṭa | remains after eating |
| अमेध्य | amedhya | impure |
| यातयामं | yātayāmaṃ | [term] in context of Food that is stale, tasteless,... |
| गतरसं | gatarasaṃ | [term] in context of Food that is stale, tasteless,... |
| पूति | pūti | [term] in context of Food that is stale, tasteless,... |
| पर्युषितं | paryuṣitaṃ | [term] in context of Food that is stale, tasteless,... |
| यत् | ca | [term] in context of Food that is stale, tasteless,... |
| उच्छिष्टमपि | yat | [term] in context of Food that is stale, tasteless,... |
| चामेध्यं | ucchiṣṭamapi | [term] in context of Food that is stale, tasteless,... |
| भोजनं | cāmedhyaṃ | [term] in context of Food that is stale, tasteless,... |
| तामसप्रियम् | bhojanaṃ | [term] in context of Food that is stale, tasteless,... |
| १० | tāmasapriyam | [term] in context of Food that is stale, tasteless,... |
remains after eating
impure
[term] in context of Food that is stale, tasteless,...
[term] in context of Food that is stale, tasteless,...
[term] in context of Food that is stale, tasteless,...
[term] in context of Food that is stale, tasteless,...
[term] in context of Food that is stale, tasteless,...
[term] in context of Food that is stale, tasteless,...
[term] in context of Food that is stale, tasteless,...
[term] in context of Food that is stale, tasteless,...
[term] in context of Food that is stale, tasteless,...
[term] in context of Food that is stale, tasteless,...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The description links neglectful nourishment with tamas. Terms such as stale and impure belong to the text's traditional context.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"How can you bring greater care to food quality and preparation?"
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How can you bring greater care to food quality and preparation?
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.