Bhagavad Gita · Verse 4.25
Chapter 4: Jnana Karma Sannyasa Yoga (ज्ञानकर्मसंन्यासयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
दैवमेवापरे यज्ञं योगिनः पर्युपासते । ब्रह्माग्नावपरे यज्ञं यज्ञेनैवोपजुह्वति ॥२५॥
daivamevāpare yajñaṃ yoginaḥ paryupāsate | brahmāgnāvapare yajñaṃ yajñenaivopajuhvati ||25||
Complete Shloka Translation
Some yogis worship through sacrifice to the deities; others offer sacrifice itself through sacrifice into the fire of Brahman.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| दैवम् | daivam | directed to the deities |
| उपजुह्वति | upajuhvati | offer into sacrifice |
| दैवमेवापरे | daivamevāpare | [term] in context of Some yogis worship through sac... |
| यज्ञं | yajñaṃ | [term] in context of Some yogis worship through sac... |
| योगिनः | yoginaḥ | [term] in context of Some yogis worship through sac... |
| पर्युपासते | paryupāsate | [term] in context of Some yogis worship through sac... |
| ब्रह्माग्नावपरे | brahmāgnāvapare | [term] in context of Some yogis worship through sac... |
| यज्ञेनैवोपजुह्वति | yajñenaivopajuhvati | [term] in context of Some yogis worship through sac... |
| २५ | yajñenaivopajuhvati | [term] in context of Some yogis worship through sac... |
directed to the deities
offer into sacrifice
[term] in context of Some yogis worship through sac...
[term] in context of Some yogis worship through sac...
[term] in context of Some yogis worship through sac...
[term] in context of Some yogis worship through sac...
[term] in context of Some yogis worship through sac...
[term] in context of Some yogis worship through sac...
[term] in context of Some yogis worship through sac...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Krishna begins a series of different sacrifices. The second offering is philosophically dense and is often explained as the offering of the individual self in knowledge of Brahman.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Spiritual practice can move from outward offering toward deeper understanding."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What deeper understanding might an outward practice invite?
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.