Bhagavad Gita · Verse 2.39
Chapter 2: Sankhya Yoga (सांख्ययोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
एषा तेऽभिहिता सांख्ये बुद्धिर्योगे त्विमां शृणु । बुद्ध्या युक्तो यया पार्थ कर्मबन्धं प्रहास्यसि ॥३९॥
eṣā te'bhihitā sāṃkhye buddhiryoge tvimāṃ śṛṇu | buddhyā yukto yayā pārtha karmabandhaṃ prahāsyasi ||39||
Complete Shloka Translation
This understanding has been explained through Sankhya; now hear it in relation to yoga. Joined with this understanding, Partha, you will free yourself from the bondage of action.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| बुद्ध्या | buddhyā | with understanding |
| कर्मबन्धम् | karmabandham | bondage of action |
| एषा | eṣā | [term] in context of This understanding has been ex... |
| तेऽभिहिता | te'bhihitā | [term] in context of This understanding has been ex... |
| सांख्ये | sāṃkhye | [term] in context of This understanding has been ex... |
| बुद्धिर्योगे | buddhiryoge | [term] in context of This understanding has been ex... |
| त्विमां | tvimāṃ | [term] in context of This understanding has been ex... |
| शृणु | śṛṇu | [term] in context of This understanding has been ex... |
| युक्तो | yukto | [term] in context of This understanding has been ex... |
| यया | yayā | [term] in context of This understanding has been ex... |
| पार्थ | pārtha | [term] in context of This understanding has been ex... |
| कर्मबन्धं | karmabandhaṃ | [term] in context of This understanding has been ex... |
| प्रहास्यसि | prahāsyasi | [term] in context of This understanding has been ex... |
| ३९ | prahāsyasi | [term] in context of This understanding has been ex... |
with understanding
bondage of action
[term] in context of This understanding has been ex...
[term] in context of This understanding has been ex...
[term] in context of This understanding has been ex...
[term] in context of This understanding has been ex...
[term] in context of This understanding has been ex...
[term] in context of This understanding has been ex...
[term] in context of This understanding has been ex...
[term] in context of This understanding has been ex...
[term] in context of This understanding has been ex...
[term] in context of This understanding has been ex...
[term] in context of This understanding has been ex...
[term] in context of This understanding has been ex...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Sankhya here names the preceding discernment, while yoga introduces disciplined application. These words should not be forced into one later philosophical system without review.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"The teaching moves from discerning the self to practicing that understanding in action."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How could an insight change the way you carry out an ordinary task?
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.