Bhagavad Gita · Verse 4.23
Chapter 4: Jnana Karma Sannyasa Yoga (ज्ञानकर्मसंन्यासयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
गतसङ्गस्य मुक्तस्य ज्ञानावस्थितचेतसः । यज्ञायाचरतः कर्म समग्रं प्रविलीयते ॥२३॥
gatasaṅgasya muktasya jñānāvasthitacetasaḥ | yajñāyācarataḥ karma samagraṃ pravilīyate ||23||
Complete Shloka Translation
For one free from attachment, liberated, with the mind established in knowledge and acting for sacrifice, action dissolves entirely.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| गतसङ्गस्य | gatasaṅgasya | of one free from attachment |
| यज्ञाय | yajñāya | for sacrifice |
| मुक्तस्य | muktasya | [term] in context of For one free from attachment, ... |
| ज्ञानावस्थितचेतसः | jñānāvasthitacetasaḥ | [term] in context of For one free from attachment, ... |
| यज्ञायाचरतः | yajñāyācarataḥ | [term] in context of For one free from attachment, ... |
| कर्म | karma | [term] in context of For one free from attachment, ... |
| समग्रं | samagraṃ | [term] in context of For one free from attachment, ... |
| प्रविलीयते | pravilīyate | [term] in context of For one free from attachment, ... |
| २३ | pravilīyate | [term] in context of For one free from attachment, ... |
of one free from attachment
for sacrifice
[term] in context of For one free from attachment, ...
[term] in context of For one free from attachment, ...
[term] in context of For one free from attachment, ...
[term] in context of For one free from attachment, ...
[term] in context of For one free from attachment, ...
[term] in context of For one free from attachment, ...
[term] in context of For one free from attachment, ...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The dissolution concerns karma's binding effect in a liberated person. Knowledge, nonattachment, and sacrifice are brought together before the next verse's vision of Brahman.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"An offering can shift attention from personal gain toward a larger purpose."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What larger purpose could make today's work an offering?
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.