Bhagavad Gita · Verse 17.27
Chapter 17: Shraddhatraya Vibhaga Yoga (श्रद्धात्रयविभागयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
यज्ञे तपसि दाने च स्थितिः सदिति चोच्यते । कर्म चैव तदर्थीयं सदित्येवाभिधीयते ॥२७॥
yajñe tapasi dāne ca sthitiḥ saditi cocyate | karma caiva tadarthīyaṃ sadityevābhidhīyate ||27||
Complete Shloka Translation
Steadfastness in sacrifice, austerity and giving is also called Sat, and action undertaken for their sake is likewise called Sat.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| स्थिति | sthiti | steadfastness |
| सत् | sat | being and goodness |
| यज्ञे | yajñe | [term] in context of Steadfastness in sacrifice, au... |
| तपसि | tapasi | [term] in context of Steadfastness in sacrifice, au... |
| दाने | dāne | [term] in context of Steadfastness in sacrifice, au... |
| स्थितिः | ca | [term] in context of Steadfastness in sacrifice, au... |
| सदिति | sthitiḥ | [term] in context of Steadfastness in sacrifice, au... |
| चोच्यते | saditi | [term] in context of Steadfastness in sacrifice, au... |
| कर्म | cocyate | [term] in context of Steadfastness in sacrifice, au... |
| चैव | karma | [term] in context of Steadfastness in sacrifice, au... |
| तदर्थीयं | caiva | [term] in context of Steadfastness in sacrifice, au... |
| सदित्येवाभिधीयते | tadarthīyaṃ | [term] in context of Steadfastness in sacrifice, au... |
| २७ | sadityevābhidhīyate | [term] in context of Steadfastness in sacrifice, au... |
steadfastness
being and goodness
[term] in context of Steadfastness in sacrifice, au...
[term] in context of Steadfastness in sacrifice, au...
[term] in context of Steadfastness in sacrifice, au...
[term] in context of Steadfastness in sacrifice, au...
[term] in context of Steadfastness in sacrifice, au...
[term] in context of Steadfastness in sacrifice, au...
[term] in context of Steadfastness in sacrifice, au...
[term] in context of Steadfastness in sacrifice, au...
[term] in context of Steadfastness in sacrifice, au...
[term] in context of Steadfastness in sacrifice, au...
[term] in context of Steadfastness in sacrifice, au...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Goodness includes sustained commitment, not only an isolated gesture. Supporting work for these practices also shares the designation Sat.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"How can you make a good intention more consistent?"
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How can you make a good intention more consistent?
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.