Bhagavad Gita · Verse 18.21
Chapter 18: Moksha Sannyasa Yoga (मोक्षसंन्यासयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
पृथक्त्वेन तु यज्ज्ञानं नानाभावान्पृथग्विधान् । वेत्ति सर्वेषु भूतेषु तज्ज्ञानं विद्धि राजसम् ॥२१॥
pṛthaktvena tu yajjñānaṃ nānābhāvānpṛthagvidhān | vetti sarveṣu bhūteṣu tajjñānaṃ viddhi rājasam ||21||
Complete Shloka Translation
Know as rajasic that knowledge which sees varied, separate realities of different kinds in all beings.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| पृथक्त्व | pṛthaktva | separateness |
| ज्ञान | jñāna | knowledge |
| पृथक्त्वेन | pṛthaktvena | [term] in context of Know as rajasic that knowledge... |
| तु | tu | [term] in context of Know as rajasic that knowledge... |
| यज्ज्ञानं | yajjñānaṃ | [term] in context of Know as rajasic that knowledge... |
| नानाभावान्पृथग्विधान् | nānābhāvānpṛthagvidhān | [term] in context of Know as rajasic that knowledge... |
| वेत्ति | vetti | [term] in context of Know as rajasic that knowledge... |
| सर्वेषु | sarveṣu | [term] in context of Know as rajasic that knowledge... |
| भूतेषु | bhūteṣu | [term] in context of Know as rajasic that knowledge... |
| तज्ज्ञानं | tajjñānaṃ | [term] in context of Know as rajasic that knowledge... |
| विद्धि | viddhi | [term] in context of Know as rajasic that knowledge... |
| राजसम् | rājasam | [term] in context of Know as rajasic that knowledge... |
| २१ | rājasam | [term] in context of Know as rajasic that knowledge... |
separateness
knowledge
[term] in context of Know as rajasic that knowledge...
[term] in context of Know as rajasic that knowledge...
[term] in context of Know as rajasic that knowledge...
[term] in context of Know as rajasic that knowledge...
[term] in context of Know as rajasic that knowledge...
[term] in context of Know as rajasic that knowledge...
[term] in context of Know as rajasic that knowledge...
[term] in context of Know as rajasic that knowledge...
[term] in context of Know as rajasic that knowledge...
[term] in context of Know as rajasic that knowledge...
[term] in context of Know as rajasic that knowledge...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The contrast concerns a vision absorbed in separateness. Recognizing practical differences alone is not the same as denying deeper unity.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"When do differences hide the connection between people?"
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
When do differences hide the connection between people?
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.