Bhagavad Gita · Verse 2.32
Chapter 2: Sankhya Yoga (सांख्ययोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
यदृच्छया चोपपन्नं स्वर्गद्वारमपावृतम् । सुखिनः क्षत्रियाः पार्थ लभन्ते युद्धमीदृशम् ॥३२॥
yadṛcchayā copapannaṃ svargadvāramapāvṛtam | sukhinaḥ kṣatriyāḥ pārtha labhante yuddhamīdṛśam ||32||
Complete Shloka Translation
Partha, fortunate are the warriors who encounter such a battle, arising unsought and opening the gate to heaven.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| यदृच्छया | yadṛcchayā | arising unsought |
| स्वर्गद्वारम् | svargadvāram | gate to heaven |
| चोपपन्नं | copapannaṃ | [term] in context of Partha, fortunate are the warr... |
| स्वर्गद्वारमपावृतम् | svargadvāramapāvṛtam | [term] in context of Partha, fortunate are the warr... |
| सुखिनः | sukhinaḥ | [term] in context of Partha, fortunate are the warr... |
| क्षत्रियाः | kṣatriyāḥ | [term] in context of Partha, fortunate are the warr... |
| पार्थ | pārtha | [term] in context of Partha, fortunate are the warr... |
| लभन्ते | labhante | [term] in context of Partha, fortunate are the warr... |
| युद्धमीदृशम् | yuddhamīdṛśam | [term] in context of Partha, fortunate are the warr... |
| ३२ | yuddhamīdṛśam | [term] in context of Partha, fortunate are the warr... |
arising unsought
gate to heaven
[term] in context of Partha, fortunate are the warr...
[term] in context of Partha, fortunate are the warr...
[term] in context of Partha, fortunate are the warr...
[term] in context of Partha, fortunate are the warr...
[term] in context of Partha, fortunate are the warr...
[term] in context of Partha, fortunate are the warr...
[term] in context of Partha, fortunate are the warr...
[term] in context of Partha, fortunate are the warr...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Such a battle refers back to the dharma-qualified conflict of 2.31. The heavenly reward belongs to that setting, not a universal endorsement of fighting.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"The opportunity is described within the warrior values of this dialogue."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Why does context matter when reading a statement about a warrior's reward?
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.