Bhagavad Gita · Verse 17.15
Chapter 17: Shraddhatraya Vibhaga Yoga (श्रद्धात्रयविभागयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
अनुद्वेगकरं वाक्यं सत्यं प्रियहितं च यत् । स्वाध्यायाभ्यसनं चैव वाङ्मयं तप उच्यते ॥१५॥
anudvegakaraṃ vākyaṃ satyaṃ priyahitaṃ ca yat | svādhyāyābhyasanaṃ caiva vāṅmayaṃ tapa ucyate ||15||
Complete Shloka Translation
Speech that does not cause agitation, is truthful, pleasing and beneficial, along with regular study and recitation, is called austerity of speech.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| सत्य | satya | truth |
| स्वाध्याय | svādhyāya | study of sacred teaching |
| अनुद्वेगकरं | anudvegakaraṃ | [term] in context of Speech that does not cause agi... |
| वाक्यं | vākyaṃ | [term] in context of Speech that does not cause agi... |
| सत्यं | satyaṃ | [term] in context of Speech that does not cause agi... |
| प्रियहितं | priyahitaṃ | [term] in context of Speech that does not cause agi... |
| यत् | ca | [term] in context of Speech that does not cause agi... |
| स्वाध्यायाभ्यसनं | yat | [term] in context of Speech that does not cause agi... |
| चैव | svādhyāyābhyasanaṃ | [term] in context of Speech that does not cause agi... |
| वाङ्मयं | caiva | [term] in context of Speech that does not cause agi... |
| तप | vāṅmayaṃ | [term] in context of Speech that does not cause agi... |
| उच्यते | tapa | [term] in context of Speech that does not cause agi... |
| १५ | ucyate | [term] in context of Speech that does not cause agi... |
truth
study of sacred teaching
[term] in context of Speech that does not cause agi...
[term] in context of Speech that does not cause agi...
[term] in context of Speech that does not cause agi...
[term] in context of Speech that does not cause agi...
[term] in context of Speech that does not cause agi...
[term] in context of Speech that does not cause agi...
[term] in context of Speech that does not cause agi...
[term] in context of Speech that does not cause agi...
[term] in context of Speech that does not cause agi...
[term] in context of Speech that does not cause agi...
[term] in context of Speech that does not cause agi...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Truth is held together with benefit and considerate expression. Pleasant speech does not mean flattery or hiding necessary truths.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Can your next message be truthful, kind and useful?"
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Can your next message be truthful, kind and useful?
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.