Bhagavad Gita · Verse 4.10
Chapter 4: Jnana Karma Sannyasa Yoga (ज्ञानकर्मसंन्यासयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
वीतरागभयक्रोधा मन्मया मामुपाश्रिताः । बहवो ज्ञानतपसा पूता मद्भावमागताः ॥१०॥
vītarāgabhayakrodhā manmayā māmupāśritāḥ | bahavo jñānatapasā pūtā madbhāvamāgatāḥ ||10||
Complete Shloka Translation
Free from attachment, fear, and anger, absorbed in me and taking refuge in me, many, purified by the discipline of knowledge, have attained my state.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| वीतराग | vītarāga | free from attachment |
| ज्ञानतपसा | jñānatapasā | through the discipline of knowledge |
| वीतरागभयक्रोधा | vītarāgabhayakrodhā | [term] in context of Free from attachment, fear, an... |
| मन्मया | manmayā | [term] in context of Free from attachment, fear, an... |
| मामुपाश्रिताः | māmupāśritāḥ | [term] in context of Free from attachment, fear, an... |
| बहवो | bahavo | [term] in context of Free from attachment, fear, an... |
| पूता | pūtā | [term] in context of Free from attachment, fear, an... |
| मद्भावमागताः | madbhāvamāgatāḥ | [term] in context of Free from attachment, fear, an... |
| १० | madbhāvamāgatāḥ | [term] in context of Free from attachment, fear, an... |
free from attachment
through the discipline of knowledge
[term] in context of Free from attachment, fear, an...
[term] in context of Free from attachment, fear, an...
[term] in context of Free from attachment, fear, an...
[term] in context of Free from attachment, fear, an...
[term] in context of Free from attachment, fear, an...
[term] in context of Free from attachment, fear, an...
[term] in context of Free from attachment, fear, an...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Knowledge is presented as purifying discipline alongside refuge in Krishna. Mad-bhava indicates attainment of his state or nature, with further interpretation depending on tradition.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Freedom from fear and anger grows through sustained inner work."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Which attachment, fear, or anger would benefit from thoughtful examination?
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.