Bhagavad Gita · Verse 4.1
Chapter 4: Jnana Karma Sannyasa Yoga (ज्ञानकर्मसंन्यासयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
इमं विवस्वते योगं प्रोक्तवानहमव्ययम् । विवस्वान्मनवे प्राह मनुरिक्ष्वाकवेऽब्रवीत् ॥१॥
imaṃ vivasvate yogaṃ proktavānahamavyayam | vivasvānmanave prāha manurikṣvākave'bravīt ||1||
Complete Shloka Translation
I taught this imperishable yoga to Vivasvan; Vivasvan taught it to Manu, and Manu told it to Ikshvaku.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| अव्ययम् | avyayam | imperishable |
| विवस्वते | vivasvate | to Vivasvan |
| इमं | imaṃ | [term] in context of I taught this imperishable yog... |
| योगं | yogaṃ | [term] in context of I taught this imperishable yog... |
| प्रोक्तवानहमव्ययम् | proktavānahamavyayam | [term] in context of I taught this imperishable yog... |
| विवस्वान्मनवे | vivasvānmanave | [term] in context of I taught this imperishable yog... |
| प्राह | prāha | [term] in context of I taught this imperishable yog... |
| मनुरिक्ष्वाकवेऽब्रवीत् | manurikṣvākave'bravīt | [term] in context of I taught this imperishable yog... |
imperishable
to Vivasvan
[term] in context of I taught this imperishable yog...
[term] in context of I taught this imperishable yog...
[term] in context of I taught this imperishable yog...
[term] in context of I taught this imperishable yog...
[term] in context of I taught this imperishable yog...
[term] in context of I taught this imperishable yog...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Krishna places yoga within a lineage of teachers and rulers. Its imperishable truth is distinguished from the changing history of its transmission.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Learning gains depth when understanding is passed on with care."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What understanding would you like to pass on carefully?
Modern Life Implementation (Practical Real-Life Application)
Apply this verse to kindle the fire of higher purpose in your work: burn away the anxiety of personal ego and petty doubts with the purifying flame of deep understanding, dedication, and service.