Bhagavad Gita · Verse 4.27
Chapter 4: Jnana Karma Sannyasa Yoga (ज्ञानकर्मसंन्यासयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
सर्वाणीन्द्रियकर्माणि प्राणकर्माणि चापरे । आत्मसंयमयोगाग्नौ जुह्वति ज्ञानदीपिते ॥२७॥
sarvāṇīndriyakarmāṇi prāṇakarmāṇi cāpare | ātmasaṃyamayogāgnau juhvati jñānadīpite ||27||
Complete Shloka Translation
Others offer all the activities of the senses and the vital breaths into the fire of the yoga of self-restraint, kindled by knowledge.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| आत्मसंयम | ātmasaṃyama | self-restraint |
| ज्ञानदीपिते | jñānadīpite | kindled by knowledge |
| सर्वाणीन्द्रियकर्माणि | sarvāṇīndriyakarmāṇi | [term] in context of Others offer all the activitie... |
| प्राणकर्माणि | prāṇakarmāṇi | [term] in context of Others offer all the activitie... |
| चापरे | cāpare | [term] in context of Others offer all the activitie... |
| आत्मसंयमयोगाग्नौ | ātmasaṃyamayogāgnau | [term] in context of Others offer all the activitie... |
| जुह्वति | juhvati | [term] in context of Others offer all the activitie... |
| २७ | jñānadīpite | [term] in context of Others offer all the activitie... |
self-restraint
kindled by knowledge
[term] in context of Others offer all the activitie...
[term] in context of Others offer all the activitie...
[term] in context of Others offer all the activitie...
[term] in context of Others offer all the activitie...
[term] in context of Others offer all the activitie...
[term] in context of Others offer all the activitie...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Here the whole range of sensory and vital activity becomes an offering. Knowledge kindles the fire, linking restraint to insight rather than mechanical suppression.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Discipline becomes more meaningful when guided by understanding."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What understanding gives purpose to your discipline?
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.