Bhagavad Gita · Verse 17.26
Chapter 17: Shraddhatraya Vibhaga Yoga (श्रद्धात्रयविभागयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
सद्भावे साधुभावे च सदित्येतत्प्रयुज्यते । प्रशस्ते कर्मणि तथा सच्छब्दः पार्थ युज्यते ॥२६॥
sadbhāve sādhubhāve ca sadityetatprayujyate | praśaste karmaṇi tathā sacchabdaḥ pārtha yujyate ||26||
Complete Shloka Translation
Sat is used in the sense of being and goodness; the word Sat is also used for a worthy action, O Partha.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| सत् | sat | being and goodness |
| साधु | sādhu | good or worthy |
| सद्भावे | sadbhāve | [term] in context of Sat is used in the sense of be... |
| साधुभावे | sādhubhāve | [term] in context of Sat is used in the sense of be... |
| सदित्येतत्प्रयुज्यते | ca | [term] in context of Sat is used in the sense of be... |
| प्रशस्ते | sadityetatprayujyate | [term] in context of Sat is used in the sense of be... |
| कर्मणि | praśaste | [term] in context of Sat is used in the sense of be... |
| तथा | karmaṇi | [term] in context of Sat is used in the sense of be... |
| सच्छब्दः | tathā | [term] in context of Sat is used in the sense of be... |
| पार्थ | sacchabdaḥ | [term] in context of Sat is used in the sense of be... |
| युज्यते | pārtha | [term] in context of Sat is used in the sense of be... |
| २६ | yujyate | [term] in context of Sat is used in the sense of be... |
being and goodness
good or worthy
[term] in context of Sat is used in the sense of be...
[term] in context of Sat is used in the sense of be...
[term] in context of Sat is used in the sense of be...
[term] in context of Sat is used in the sense of be...
[term] in context of Sat is used in the sense of be...
[term] in context of Sat is used in the sense of be...
[term] in context of Sat is used in the sense of be...
[term] in context of Sat is used in the sense of be...
[term] in context of Sat is used in the sense of be...
[term] in context of Sat is used in the sense of be...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Sat links reality with goodness and commendable conduct. The explanation continues into 17.27 with steadfastness in practice.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"What makes an action worthy beyond outward success?"
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What makes an action worthy beyond outward success?
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.