Bhagavad Gita · Verse 18.22
Chapter 18: Moksha Sannyasa Yoga (मोक्षसंन्यासयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
यत्तु कृत्स्नवदेकस्मिन्कार्ये सक्तमहैतुकम् । अतत्त्वार्थवदल्पं च तत्तामसमुदाहृतम् ॥२२॥
yattu kṛtsnavadekasminkārye saktamahaitukam | atattvārthavadalpaṃ ca tattāmasamudāhṛtam ||22||
Complete Shloka Translation
Knowledge that clings to one limited effect as though it were the whole, without reason, truth or breadth, is called tamasic.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| तत्त्व | tattva | truth or essential nature |
| अल्प | alpa | limited or narrow |
| यत्तु | yattu | [term] in context of Knowledge that clings to one l... |
| कृत्स्नवदेकस्मिन्कार्ये | kṛtsnavadekasminkārye | [term] in context of Knowledge that clings to one l... |
| सक्तमहैतुकम् | saktamahaitukam | [term] in context of Knowledge that clings to one l... |
| अतत्त्वार्थवदल्पं | atattvārthavadalpaṃ | [term] in context of Knowledge that clings to one l... |
| तत्तामसमुदाहृतम् | ca | [term] in context of Knowledge that clings to one l... |
| २२ | tattāmasamudāhṛtam | [term] in context of Knowledge that clings to one l... |
truth or essential nature
limited or narrow
[term] in context of Knowledge that clings to one l...
[term] in context of Knowledge that clings to one l...
[term] in context of Knowledge that clings to one l...
[term] in context of Knowledge that clings to one l...
[term] in context of Knowledge that clings to one l...
[term] in context of Knowledge that clings to one l...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
A narrow fixation is mistaken for comprehensive understanding. The warning encourages inquiry beyond an unsupported partial view.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Are you mistaking one fragment for the whole picture?"
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Are you mistaking one fragment for the whole picture?
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.