Bhagavad Gita · Verse 4.26
Chapter 4: Jnana Karma Sannyasa Yoga (ज्ञानकर्मसंन्यासयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
श्रोत्रादीनीन्द्रियाण्यन्ये संयमाग्निषु जुह्वति । शब्दादीन्विषयानन्य इन्द्रियाग्निषु जुह्वति ॥२६॥
śrotrādīnīndriyāṇyanye saṃyamāgniṣu juhvati | śabdādīnviṣayānanya indriyāgniṣu juhvati ||26||
Complete Shloka Translation
Some offer hearing and the other senses into the fires of restraint; others offer sound and other objects into the fires of the senses.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| श्रोत्र | śrotra | hearing |
| संयम | saṃyama | restraint |
| श्रोत्रादीनीन्द्रियाण्यन्ये | śrotrādīnīndriyāṇyanye | [term] in context of Some offer hearing and the oth... |
| संयमाग्निषु | saṃyamāgniṣu | [term] in context of Some offer hearing and the oth... |
| जुह्वति | juhvati | [term] in context of Some offer hearing and the oth... |
| शब्दादीन्विषयानन्य | śabdādīnviṣayānanya | [term] in context of Some offer hearing and the oth... |
| इन्द्रियाग्निषु | indriyāgniṣu | [term] in context of Some offer hearing and the oth... |
| २६ | juhvati | [term] in context of Some offer hearing and the oth... |
hearing
restraint
[term] in context of Some offer hearing and the oth...
[term] in context of Some offer hearing and the oth...
[term] in context of Some offer hearing and the oth...
[term] in context of Some offer hearing and the oth...
[term] in context of Some offer hearing and the oth...
[term] in context of Some offer hearing and the oth...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The paired images distinguish restraining the senses from disciplined engagement with their objects. Both are presented within the wider language of sacrifice.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Notice how both restraint and attentive perception shape your experience."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
When do your senses need restraint, and when do they need attentive engagement?
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.