Bhagavad Gita · Verse 2.17
Chapter 2: Sankhya Yoga (सांख्ययोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
अविनाशि तु तद्विद्धि येन सर्वमिदं ततम् । विनाशमव्ययस्यास्य न कश्चित्कर्तुमर्हति ॥१७॥
avināśi tu tadviddhi yena sarvamidaṃ tatam | vināśamavyayasyāsya na kaścitkartumarhati ||17||
Complete Shloka Translation
Know that which pervades all this to be indestructible. No one can bring about the destruction of this imperishable reality.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| अविनाशि | avināśi | indestructible |
| ततम् | tatam | pervaded |
| तु | tu | [term] in context of Know that which pervades all t... |
| तद्विद्धि | tadviddhi | [term] in context of Know that which pervades all t... |
| येन | yena | [term] in context of Know that which pervades all t... |
| सर्वमिदं | sarvamidaṃ | [term] in context of Know that which pervades all t... |
| विनाशमव्ययस्यास्य | vināśamavyayasyāsya | [term] in context of Know that which pervades all t... |
| कश्चित्कर्तुमर्हति | na | [term] in context of Know that which pervades all t... |
| १७ | kaścitkartumarhati | [term] in context of Know that which pervades all t... |
indestructible
pervaded
[term] in context of Know that which pervades all t...
[term] in context of Know that which pervades all t...
[term] in context of Know that which pervades all t...
[term] in context of Know that which pervades all t...
[term] in context of Know that which pervades all t...
[term] in context of Know that which pervades all t...
[term] in context of Know that which pervades all t...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The verse identifies an imperishable principle pervading existence. Its metaphysical claim should be understood within the chapter's teaching, rather than as a claim about indestructible matter.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"The self is presented as beyond the destruction of changing forms."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How is the spiritual idea of permanence different from a material claim?
Modern Life Implementation (Practical Real-Life Application)
Apply this verse when facing identity crisis or fear of failure: distinguish the unchanging inner self from transient life situations, and act with full dedication without anxiety over the final outcome.