Bhagavad Gita · Verse 4.3
Chapter 4: Jnana Karma Sannyasa Yoga (ज्ञानकर्मसंन्यासयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
स एवायं मया तेऽद्य योगः प्रोक्तः पुरातनः । भक्तोऽसि मे सखा चेति रहस्यं ह्येतदुत्तमम् ॥३॥
sa evāyaṃ mayā te'dya yogaḥ proktaḥ purātanaḥ | bhakto'si me sakhā ceti rahasyaṃ hyetaduttamam ||3||
Complete Shloka Translation
Today I have taught you that same ancient yoga, because you are my devotee and friend; this is indeed the highest secret.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| भक्तः | bhaktaḥ | devotee |
| सखा | sakhā | friend |
| एवायं | sa | [term] in context of Today I have taught you that s... |
| मया | evāyaṃ | [term] in context of Today I have taught you that s... |
| तेऽद्य | mayā | [term] in context of Today I have taught you that s... |
| योगः | te'dya | [term] in context of Today I have taught you that s... |
| प्रोक्तः | yogaḥ | [term] in context of Today I have taught you that s... |
| पुरातनः | proktaḥ | [term] in context of Today I have taught you that s... |
| भक्तोऽसि | purātanaḥ | [term] in context of Today I have taught you that s... |
| मे | bhakto'si | [term] in context of Today I have taught you that s... |
| चेति | sakhā | [term] in context of Today I have taught you that s... |
| रहस्यं | ceti | [term] in context of Today I have taught you that s... |
| ह्येतदुत्तमम् | rahasyaṃ | [term] in context of Today I have taught you that s... |
devotee
friend
[term] in context of Today I have taught you that s...
[term] in context of Today I have taught you that s...
[term] in context of Today I have taught you that s...
[term] in context of Today I have taught you that s...
[term] in context of Today I have taught you that s...
[term] in context of Today I have taught you that s...
[term] in context of Today I have taught you that s...
[term] in context of Today I have taught you that s...
[term] in context of Today I have taught you that s...
[term] in context of Today I have taught you that s...
[term] in context of Today I have taught you that s...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Krishna explains why he entrusts this teaching to Arjuna. The secret points to profound spiritual understanding rather than merely concealed information.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Trust and friendship can support serious learning."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How does trust affect your willingness to learn?
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.