Bhagavad Gita · Verse 18.20
Chapter 18: Moksha Sannyasa Yoga (मोक्षसंन्यासयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
सर्वभूतेषु येनैकं भावमव्ययमीक्षते । अविभक्तं विभक्तेषु तज्ज्ञानं विद्धि सात्त्विकम् ॥२०॥
sarvabhūteṣu yenaikaṃ bhāvamavyayamīkṣate | avibhaktaṃ vibhakteṣu tajjñānaṃ viddhi sāttvikam ||20||
Complete Shloka Translation
Know as sattvic that knowledge which sees one imperishable reality in all beings, undivided within the divided.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| अविभक्त | avibhakta | undivided |
| अव्यय | avyaya | imperishable |
| सर्वभूतेषु | sarvabhūteṣu | [term] in context of Know as sattvic that knowledge... |
| येनैकं | yenaikaṃ | [term] in context of Know as sattvic that knowledge... |
| भावमव्ययमीक्षते | bhāvamavyayamīkṣate | [term] in context of Know as sattvic that knowledge... |
| अविभक्तं | avibhaktaṃ | [term] in context of Know as sattvic that knowledge... |
| विभक्तेषु | vibhakteṣu | [term] in context of Know as sattvic that knowledge... |
| तज्ज्ञानं | tajjñānaṃ | [term] in context of Know as sattvic that knowledge... |
| विद्धि | viddhi | [term] in context of Know as sattvic that knowledge... |
| सात्त्विकम् | sāttvikam | [term] in context of Know as sattvic that knowledge... |
| २० | sāttvikam | [term] in context of Know as sattvic that knowledge... |
undivided
imperishable
[term] in context of Know as sattvic that knowledge...
[term] in context of Know as sattvic that knowledge...
[term] in context of Know as sattvic that knowledge...
[term] in context of Know as sattvic that knowledge...
[term] in context of Know as sattvic that knowledge...
[term] in context of Know as sattvic that knowledge...
[term] in context of Know as sattvic that knowledge...
[term] in context of Know as sattvic that knowledge...
[term] in context of Know as sattvic that knowledge...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Sattvic knowledge perceives an underlying unity amid diversity. Its metaphysical explanation varies, while the verse encourages comprehensive spiritual vision.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Can you recognize shared dignity amid visible differences?"
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Can you recognize shared dignity amid visible differences?
Modern Life Implementation (Practical Real-Life Application)
Apply this verse to achieve purposeful living: execute your daily duties with full craftsmanship and honesty, release obsessive ego over results, and ground your spirit in timeless devotion, knowing that where righteous effort joins higher wisdom, victory is assured.