Bhagavad Gita · Verse 4.19
Chapter 4: Jnana Karma Sannyasa Yoga (ज्ञानकर्मसंन्यासयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
यस्य सर्वे समारम्भाः कामसङ्कल्पवर्जिताः । ज्ञानाग्निदग्धकर्माणं तमाहुः पण्डितं बुधाः ॥१९॥
yasya sarve samārambhāḥ kāmasaṅkalpavarjitāḥ | jñānāgnidagdhakarmāṇaṃ tamāhuḥ paṇḍitaṃ budhāḥ ||19||
Complete Shloka Translation
The wise call that person learned whose undertakings are free from desire-driven intentions and whose actions have been burned by the fire of knowledge.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| समारम्भाः | samārambhāḥ | undertakings |
| ज्ञानाग्नि | jñānāgni | fire of knowledge |
| यस्य | yasya | [term] in context of The wise call that person lear... |
| सर्वे | sarve | [term] in context of The wise call that person lear... |
| कामसङ्कल्पवर्जिताः | kāmasaṅkalpavarjitāḥ | [term] in context of The wise call that person lear... |
| ज्ञानाग्निदग्धकर्माणं | jñānāgnidagdhakarmāṇaṃ | [term] in context of The wise call that person lear... |
| तमाहुः | tamāhuḥ | [term] in context of The wise call that person lear... |
| पण्डितं | paṇḍitaṃ | [term] in context of The wise call that person lear... |
| बुधाः | budhāḥ | [term] in context of The wise call that person lear... |
| १९ | budhāḥ | [term] in context of The wise call that person lear... |
undertakings
fire of knowledge
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Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The fire metaphor describes knowledge removing action's binding force. Freedom from desire-driven intentions is not the absence of practical planning.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Examine the craving behind a plan, not only the plan's appearance."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What craving may be hidden beneath a worthwhile plan?
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.