Bhagavad Gita · Verse 2.57
Chapter 2: Sankhya Yoga (सांख्ययोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
यः सर्वत्रानभिस्नेहस्तत्तत्प्राप्य शुभाशुभम् । नाभिनन्दति न द्वेष्टि तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता ॥५७॥
yaḥ sarvatrānabhisnehastattatprāpya śubhāśubham | nābhinandati na dveṣṭi tasya prajñā pratiṣṭhitā ||57||
Complete Shloka Translation
One who clings to nothing, and on meeting either favourable or unfavourable circumstances neither exults nor hates, has established wisdom.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| अनभिस्नेहः | anabhisnehaḥ | without clinging attachment |
| शुभाशुभम् | śubhāśubham | favourable and unfavourable |
| यः | yaḥ | [term] in context of One who clings to nothing, and... |
| सर्वत्रानभिस्नेहस्तत्तत्प्राप्य | sarvatrānabhisnehastattatprāpya | [term] in context of One who clings to nothing, and... |
| नाभिनन्दति | nābhinandati | [term] in context of One who clings to nothing, and... |
| द्वेष्टि | na | [term] in context of One who clings to nothing, and... |
| तस्य | dveṣṭi | [term] in context of One who clings to nothing, and... |
| प्रज्ञा | tasya | [term] in context of One who clings to nothing, and... |
| प्रतिष्ठिता | prajñā | [term] in context of One who clings to nothing, and... |
| ५७ | pratiṣṭhitā | [term] in context of One who clings to nothing, and... |
without clinging attachment
favourable and unfavourable
[term] in context of One who clings to nothing, and...
[term] in context of One who clings to nothing, and...
[term] in context of One who clings to nothing, and...
[term] in context of One who clings to nothing, and...
[term] in context of One who clings to nothing, and...
[term] in context of One who clings to nothing, and...
[term] in context of One who clings to nothing, and...
[term] in context of One who clings to nothing, and...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Nonclinging is paired with freedom from reactive elation and hatred. Favourable and unfavourable refer to encountered conditions, not the abolition of ethical distinctions.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Changing fortune need not dictate one's entire inner response."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Can you respond to changing fortune without being ruled by elation or resentment?
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.