Bhagavad Gita · Verse 2.50
Chapter 2: Sankhya Yoga (सांख्ययोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
बुद्धियुक्तो जहातीह उभे सुकृतदुष्कृते । तस्माद्योगाय युज्यस्व योगः कर्मसु कौशलम् ॥५०॥
buddhiyukto jahātīha ubhe sukṛtaduṣkṛte | tasmādyogāya yujyasva yogaḥ karmasu kauśalam ||50||
Complete Shloka Translation
One joined with understanding leaves behind both good and bad karmic results here. Therefore devote yourself to yoga; yoga is skill in action.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| सुकृतदुष्कृते | sukṛtaduṣkṛte | good and bad karmic effects |
| कौशलम् | kauśalam | skill |
| बुद्धियुक्तो | buddhiyukto | [term] in context of One joined with understanding ... |
| जहातीह | jahātīha | [term] in context of One joined with understanding ... |
| उभे | ubhe | [term] in context of One joined with understanding ... |
| तस्माद्योगाय | tasmādyogāya | [term] in context of One joined with understanding ... |
| युज्यस्व | yujyasva | [term] in context of One joined with understanding ... |
| योगः | yogaḥ | [term] in context of One joined with understanding ... |
| कर्मसु | karmasu | [term] in context of One joined with understanding ... |
| ५० | kauśalam | [term] in context of One joined with understanding ... |
good and bad karmic effects
skill
[term] in context of One joined with understanding ...
[term] in context of One joined with understanding ...
[term] in context of One joined with understanding ...
[term] in context of One joined with understanding ...
[term] in context of One joined with understanding ...
[term] in context of One joined with understanding ...
[term] in context of One joined with understanding ...
[term] in context of One joined with understanding ...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Good and bad concern karmic accumulation in this argument. Going beyond their binding effects does not mean abandoning ethical discernment; skill is more than efficient technique.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Skill in action includes the understanding that loosens karmic bondage."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What would skill in action include beyond speed and efficiency?
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.