Bhagavad Gita · Verse 17.14
Chapter 17: Shraddhatraya Vibhaga Yoga (श्रद्धात्रयविभागयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
देवद्विजगुरुप्राज्ञपूजनं शौचमार्जवम् । ब्रह्मचर्यमहिंसा च शारीरं तप उच्यते ॥१४॥
devadvijaguruprājñapūjanaṃ śaucamārjavam | brahmacaryamahiṃsā ca śārīraṃ tapa ucyate ||14||
Complete Shloka Translation
Reverence for devas, twice-born people, teachers and the wise; purity, straightforwardness, chastity and nonviolence are called bodily austerity.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| शौच | śauca | purity |
| अहिंसा | ahiṃsā | nonviolence |
| देवद्विजगुरुप्राज्ञपूजनं | devadvijaguruprājñapūjanaṃ | [term] in context of Reverence for devas, twice-bor... |
| शौचमार्जवम् | śaucamārjavam | [term] in context of Reverence for devas, twice-bor... |
| ब्रह्मचर्यमहिंसा | brahmacaryamahiṃsā | [term] in context of Reverence for devas, twice-bor... |
| शारीरं | ca | [term] in context of Reverence for devas, twice-bor... |
| तप | śārīraṃ | [term] in context of Reverence for devas, twice-bor... |
| उच्यते | tapa | [term] in context of Reverence for devas, twice-bor... |
| १४ | ucyate | [term] in context of Reverence for devas, twice-bor... |
purity
nonviolence
[term] in context of Reverence for devas, twice-bor...
[term] in context of Reverence for devas, twice-bor...
[term] in context of Reverence for devas, twice-bor...
[term] in context of Reverence for devas, twice-bor...
[term] in context of Reverence for devas, twice-bor...
[term] in context of Reverence for devas, twice-bor...
[term] in context of Reverence for devas, twice-bor...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Bodily tapas concerns ethical conduct rather than self-torment. Brahmacharya denotes disciplined chastity in this traditional account.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"How can bodily discipline express respect and nonviolence?"
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How can bodily discipline express respect and nonviolence?
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.