Bhagavad Gita · Verse 2.27
Chapter 2: Sankhya Yoga (सांख्ययोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
जातस्य हि ध्रुवो मृत्युर्ध्रुवं जन्म मृतस्य च । तस्मादपरिहार्येऽर्थे न त्वं शोचितुमर्हसि ॥२७॥
jātasya hi dhruvo mṛtyurdhruvaṃ janma mṛtasya ca | tasmādaparihārye'rthe na tvaṃ śocitumarhasi ||27||
Complete Shloka Translation
Death is certain for one who is born, and birth is certain for one who has died. Therefore you should not grieve over what is unavoidable.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ध्रुवः | dhruvaḥ | certain |
| अपरिहार्ये | aparihārye | in what is unavoidable |
| जातस्य | jātasya | [term] in context of Death is certain for one who i... |
| हि | hi | [term] in context of Death is certain for one who i... |
| ध्रुवो | dhruvo | [term] in context of Death is certain for one who i... |
| मृत्युर्ध्रुवं | mṛtyurdhruvaṃ | [term] in context of Death is certain for one who i... |
| जन्म | janma | [term] in context of Death is certain for one who i... |
| मृतस्य | mṛtasya | [term] in context of Death is certain for one who i... |
| तस्मादपरिहार्येऽर्थे | ca | [term] in context of Death is certain for one who i... |
| त्वं | tasmādaparihārye'rthe | [term] in context of Death is certain for one who i... |
| शोचितुमर्हसि | na | [term] in context of Death is certain for one who i... |
| २७ | tvaṃ | [term] in context of Death is certain for one who i... |
certain
in what is unavoidable
[term] in context of Death is certain for one who i...
[term] in context of Death is certain for one who i...
[term] in context of Death is certain for one who i...
[term] in context of Death is certain for one who i...
[term] in context of Death is certain for one who i...
[term] in context of Death is certain for one who i...
[term] in context of Death is certain for one who i...
[term] in context of Death is certain for one who i...
[term] in context of Death is certain for one who i...
[term] in context of Death is certain for one who i...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Birth after death belongs to the chapter's account of rebirth. Accepting mortality does not eliminate duties of compassion, care, or remembrance.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"The argument invites acceptance of change that cannot be prevented."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How can acceptance of mortality coexist with care and remembrance?
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.