Bhagavad Gita · Verse 18.54
Chapter 18: Moksha Sannyasa Yoga (मोक्षसंन्यासयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
ब्रह्मभूतः प्रसन्नात्मा न शोचति न काङ्क्षति । समः सर्वेषु भूतेषु मद्भक्तिं लभते पराम् ॥५४॥
brahmabhūtaḥ prasannātmā na śocati na kāṅkṣati | samaḥ sarveṣu bhūteṣu madbhaktiṃ labhate parām ||54||
Complete Shloka Translation
Established in Brahman, serene in self, one neither grieves nor craves, is equal toward all beings and attains supreme devotion to Me.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ब्रह्म-भूतः | brahma-bhūtaḥ | one united in Brahman consciousness |
| प्रसन्न-आत्मा | prasanna-ātmā | serene, cheerful, and peaceful of spirit |
| न शोचति | na śocati | neither grieves nor laments |
| न काङ्क्षति | na kāṅkṣati | nor craves or hankers |
| समः | samaḥ | equanimous and impartial |
| सर्वेषु भूतेषु | sarveṣu bhūteṣu | toward all living beings |
| मत्-भक्तिम् | mat-bhaktim | supreme devotion unto Me |
| लभते | labhate | attains and realizes |
| पराम् | parām | the transcendental highest |
one united in Brahman consciousness
serene, cheerful, and peaceful of spirit
neither grieves nor laments
nor craves or hankers
equanimous and impartial
toward all living beings
supreme devotion unto Me
attains and realizes
the transcendental highest
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The attainment of Brahman is linked with equanimity and devotion. Philosophical traditions explain their relation in different ways.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Can steadiness make your care for others more impartial?"
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Can steadiness make your care for others more impartial?
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.