Bhagavad Gita · Verse 3.20
Chapter 3: Karma Yoga (कर्मयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
कर्मणैव हि संसिद्धिमास्थिता जनकादयः । लोकसङ्ग्रहमेवापि सम्पश्यन्कर्तुमर्हसि ॥२०॥
karmaṇaiva hi saṃsiddhimāsthitā janakādayaḥ | lokasaṅgrahamevāpi sampaśyankartumarhasi ||20||
Complete Shloka Translation
Janaka and others attained fulfillment through action itself. You should act also with regard to sustaining the welfare and cohesion of the world.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| जनकादयः | janakādayaḥ | Janaka and others |
| लोकसङ्ग्रहम् | lokasaṅgraham | sustaining the world's welfare and cohesion |
| कर्मणैव | karmaṇaiva | [term] in context of Janaka and others attained ful... |
| हि | hi | [term] in context of Janaka and others attained ful... |
| संसिद्धिमास्थिता | saṃsiddhimāsthitā | [term] in context of Janaka and others attained ful... |
| लोकसङ्ग्रहमेवापि | lokasaṅgrahamevāpi | [term] in context of Janaka and others attained ful... |
| सम्पश्यन्कर्तुमर्हसि | sampaśyankartumarhasi | [term] in context of Janaka and others attained ful... |
| २० | sampaśyankartumarhasi | [term] in context of Janaka and others attained ful... |
Janaka and others
sustaining the world's welfare and cohesion
[term] in context of Janaka and others attained ful...
[term] in context of Janaka and others attained ful...
[term] in context of Janaka and others attained ful...
[term] in context of Janaka and others attained ful...
[term] in context of Janaka and others attained ful...
[term] in context of Janaka and others attained ful...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Janaka provides an example of engaged realization. Loka-sangraha includes holding the world together through responsible conduct, not simply seeking public approval.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Action can serve the shared world as well as one's spiritual growth."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How could your work support a shared good beyond your private gain?
Modern Life Implementation (Practical Real-Life Application)
Apply this verse in your daily career and work life: discharge your responsibilities wholeheartedly as an act of service and social welfare, freeing your mind from selfish anxiety and burnout.