Bhagavad Gita · Verse 4.39
Chapter 4: Jnana Karma Sannyasa Yoga (ज्ञानकर्मसंन्यासयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
श्रद्धावाँल्लभते ज्ञानं तत्परः संयतेन्द्रियः । ज्ञानं लब्ध्वा परां शान्तिमचिरेणाधिगच्छति ॥३९॥
śraddhāvāṃllabhate jñānaṃ tatparaḥ saṃyatendriyaḥ | jñānaṃ labdhvā parāṃ śāntimacireṇādhigacchati ||39||
Complete Shloka Translation
One with faith, dedicated to it and with senses restrained, gains knowledge. Having gained knowledge, one soon attains supreme peace.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| श्रद्धावान् | śraddhāvān | one with faith |
| शान्तिम् | śāntim | peace |
| श्रद्धावाँल्लभते | śraddhāvāṃllabhate | [term] in context of One with faith, dedicated to i... |
| ज्ञानं | jñānaṃ | [term] in context of One with faith, dedicated to i... |
| तत्परः | tatparaḥ | [term] in context of One with faith, dedicated to i... |
| संयतेन्द्रियः | saṃyatendriyaḥ | [term] in context of One with faith, dedicated to i... |
| लब्ध्वा | labdhvā | [term] in context of One with faith, dedicated to i... |
| परां | parāṃ | [term] in context of One with faith, dedicated to i... |
| शान्तिमचिरेणाधिगच्छति | śāntimacireṇādhigacchati | [term] in context of One with faith, dedicated to i... |
| ३९ | śāntimacireṇādhigacchati | [term] in context of One with faith, dedicated to i... |
one with faith
peace
[term] in context of One with faith, dedicated to i...
[term] in context of One with faith, dedicated to i...
[term] in context of One with faith, dedicated to i...
[term] in context of One with faith, dedicated to i...
[term] in context of One with faith, dedicated to i...
[term] in context of One with faith, dedicated to i...
[term] in context of One with faith, dedicated to i...
[term] in context of One with faith, dedicated to i...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Faith is accompanied by commitment and disciplined senses, not presented in isolation. Knowledge is then connected to the peace that resolves Arjuna's inner conflict.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Trust becomes fruitful when joined with dedication and self-restraint."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How can trust, effort, and restraint work together in your learning?
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.