Bhagavad Gita · Verse 4.35
Chapter 4: Jnana Karma Sannyasa Yoga (ज्ञानकर्मसंन्यासयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
यज्ज्ञात्वा न पुनर्मोहमेवं यास्यसि पाण्डव । येन भूतान्यशेषेण द्रक्ष्यस्यात्मन्यथो मयि ॥३५॥
yajjñātvā na punarmohamevaṃ yāsyasi pāṇḍava | yena bhūtānyaśeṣeṇa drakṣyasyātmanyatho mayi ||35||
Complete Shloka Translation
Knowing this, you will not fall into such delusion again, Pandava. Through it you will see all beings without exception in yourself, and then in me.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| मोहम् | moham | delusion |
| भूतानि | bhūtāni | beings |
| यज्ज्ञात्वा | yajjñātvā | [term] in context of Knowing this, you will not fal... |
| पुनर्मोहमेवं | na | [term] in context of Knowing this, you will not fal... |
| यास्यसि | punarmohamevaṃ | [term] in context of Knowing this, you will not fal... |
| पाण्डव | yāsyasi | [term] in context of Knowing this, you will not fal... |
| येन | pāṇḍava | [term] in context of Knowing this, you will not fal... |
| भूतान्यशेषेण | yena | [term] in context of Knowing this, you will not fal... |
| द्रक्ष्यस्यात्मन्यथो | bhūtānyaśeṣeṇa | [term] in context of Knowing this, you will not fal... |
| मयि | drakṣyasyātmanyatho | [term] in context of Knowing this, you will not fal... |
| ३५ | mayi | [term] in context of Knowing this, you will not fal... |
delusion
beings
[term] in context of Knowing this, you will not fal...
[term] in context of Knowing this, you will not fal...
[term] in context of Knowing this, you will not fal...
[term] in context of Knowing this, you will not fal...
[term] in context of Knowing this, you will not fal...
[term] in context of Knowing this, you will not fal...
[term] in context of Knowing this, you will not fal...
[term] in context of Knowing this, you will not fal...
[term] in context of Knowing this, you will not fal...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The knowledge promised changes Arjuna's vision of beings and the self. Their relation to Krishna is central, though philosophical traditions explain that relation differently.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"A deeper view of shared existence can soften the divisions created by delusion."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Which division in your thinking might a wider understanding soften?
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.