Bhagavad Gita · Verse 2.25
Chapter 2: Sankhya Yoga (सांख्ययोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
अव्यक्तोऽयमचिन्त्योऽयमविकार्योऽयमुच्यते । तस्मादेवं विदित्वैनं नानुशोचितुमर्हसि ॥२५॥
avyakto'yamacintyo'yamavikāryo'yamucyate | tasmādevaṃ viditvainaṃ nānuśocitumarhasi ||25||
Complete Shloka Translation
This self is said to be unmanifest, beyond thought, and unchanging. Knowing it thus, you should not grieve.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| अव्यक्तः | avyaktaḥ | unmanifest |
| अचिन्त्यः | acintyaḥ | beyond thought |
| अव्यक्तोऽयमचिन्त्योऽयमविकार्योऽयमुच्यते | avyakto'yamacintyo'yamavikāryo'yamucyate | [term] in context of This self is said to be unmani... |
| तस्मादेवं | tasmādevaṃ | [term] in context of This self is said to be unmani... |
| विदित्वैनं | viditvainaṃ | [term] in context of This self is said to be unmani... |
| नानुशोचितुमर्हसि | nānuśocitumarhasi | [term] in context of This self is said to be unmani... |
| २५ | nānuśocitumarhasi | [term] in context of This self is said to be unmani... |
unmanifest
beyond thought
[term] in context of This self is said to be unmani...
[term] in context of This self is said to be unmani...
[term] in context of This self is said to be unmani...
[term] in context of This self is said to be unmani...
[term] in context of This self is said to be unmani...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
These terms mark the limits of describing the self through changing objects. Krishna draws a conclusion about grief from that distinction.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"The self is not treated as an ordinary object of the senses or imagination."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What limits of ordinary description does this verse point toward?
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.