Bhagavad Gita · Verse 2.24
Chapter 2: Sankhya Yoga (सांख्ययोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
अच्छेद्योऽयमदाह्योऽयमक्लेद्योऽशोष्य एव च । नित्यः सर्वगतः स्थाणुरचलोऽयं सनातनः ॥२४॥
acchedyo'yamadāhyo'yamakledyo'śoṣya eva ca | nityaḥ sarvagataḥ sthāṇuracalo'yaṃ sanātanaḥ ||24||
Complete Shloka Translation
This self cannot be cut, burned, wetted, or dried. It is eternal, all-pervading, stable, unmoving, and everlasting.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| सर्वगतः | sarvagataḥ | all-pervading |
| अचलः | acalaḥ | unmoving |
| अच्छेद्योऽयमदाह्योऽयमक्लेद्योऽशोष्य | acchedyo'yamadāhyo'yamakledyo'śoṣya | [term] in context of This self cannot be cut, burne... |
| एव | eva | [term] in context of This self cannot be cut, burne... |
| नित्यः | ca | [term] in context of This self cannot be cut, burne... |
| स्थाणुरचलोऽयं | sarvagataḥ | [term] in context of This self cannot be cut, burne... |
| सनातनः | sthāṇuracalo'yaṃ | [term] in context of This self cannot be cut, burne... |
| २४ | sanātanaḥ | [term] in context of This self cannot be cut, burne... |
all-pervading
unmoving
[term] in context of This self cannot be cut, burne...
[term] in context of This self cannot be cut, burne...
[term] in context of This self cannot be cut, burne...
[term] in context of This self cannot be cut, burne...
[term] in context of This self cannot be cut, burne...
[term] in context of This self cannot be cut, burne...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The verse gathers negative and positive descriptions of the self. All-pervading and unmoving are philosophical attributes rather than measurements of a physical object.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Krishna reinforces the distinction between enduring self and changing matter."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Which words in this verse ask for philosophical rather than physical interpretation?
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.