Bhagavad Gita · Verse 3.34
Chapter 3: Karma Yoga (कर्मयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
इन्द्रियस्येन्द्रियस्यार्थे रागद्वेषौ व्यवस्थितौ । तयोर्न वशमागच्छेत्तौ ह्यस्य परिपन्थिनौ ॥३४॥
indriyasyendriyasyārthe rāgadveṣau vyavasthitau | tayorna vaśamāgacchettau hyasya paripanthinau ||34||
Complete Shloka Translation
Attraction and aversion are established in the relation of each sense to its objects. Do not come under their control, for they obstruct the path.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| रागद्वेषौ | rāgadveṣau | attraction and aversion |
| परिपन्थिनौ | paripanthinau | obstacles on the path |
| इन्द्रियस्येन्द्रियस्यार्थे | indriyasyendriyasyārthe | [term] in context of Attraction and aversion are es... |
| व्यवस्थितौ | vyavasthitau | [term] in context of Attraction and aversion are es... |
| तयोर्न | tayorna | [term] in context of Attraction and aversion are es... |
| वशमागच्छेत्तौ | vaśamāgacchettau | [term] in context of Attraction and aversion are es... |
| ह्यस्य | hyasya | [term] in context of Attraction and aversion are es... |
| ३४ | paripanthinau | [term] in context of Attraction and aversion are es... |
attraction and aversion
obstacles on the path
[term] in context of Attraction and aversion are es...
[term] in context of Attraction and aversion are es...
[term] in context of Attraction and aversion are es...
[term] in context of Attraction and aversion are es...
[term] in context of Attraction and aversion are es...
[term] in context of Attraction and aversion are es...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
This clarifies the preceding question about nature and suppression. Discipline works by recognizing attraction and aversion and preventing them from determining one's choices.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Recognizing a tendency does not require obeying it."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
When can you notice an attraction or aversion without letting it decide for you?
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.