Bhagavad Gita · Verse 4.9
Chapter 4: Jnana Karma Sannyasa Yoga (ज्ञानकर्मसंन्यासयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
जन्म कर्म च मे दिव्यमेवं यो वेत्ति तत्त्वतः । त्यक्त्वा देहं पुनर्जन्म नैति मामेति सोऽर्जुन ॥९॥
janma karma ca me divyamevaṃ yo vetti tattvataḥ | tyaktvā dehaṃ punarjanma naiti māmeti so'rjuna ||9||
Complete Shloka Translation
One who truly knows my divine birth and action does not take birth again after leaving the body, but comes to me, Arjuna.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| दिव्यम् | divyam | divine |
| तत्त्वतः | tattvataḥ | in truth |
| जन्म | janma | [term] in context of One who truly knows my divine ... |
| कर्म | karma | [term] in context of One who truly knows my divine ... |
| मे | ca | [term] in context of One who truly knows my divine ... |
| दिव्यमेवं | me | [term] in context of One who truly knows my divine ... |
| यो | divyamevaṃ | [term] in context of One who truly knows my divine ... |
| वेत्ति | yo | [term] in context of One who truly knows my divine ... |
| त्यक्त्वा | tattvataḥ | [term] in context of One who truly knows my divine ... |
| देहं | tyaktvā | [term] in context of One who truly knows my divine ... |
| पुनर्जन्म | dehaṃ | [term] in context of One who truly knows my divine ... |
| नैति | punarjanma | [term] in context of One who truly knows my divine ... |
| मामेति | naiti | [term] in context of One who truly knows my divine ... |
| सोऽर्जुन | māmeti | [term] in context of One who truly knows my divine ... |
divine
in truth
[term] in context of One who truly knows my divine ...
[term] in context of One who truly knows my divine ...
[term] in context of One who truly knows my divine ...
[term] in context of One who truly knows my divine ...
[term] in context of One who truly knows my divine ...
[term] in context of One who truly knows my divine ...
[term] in context of One who truly knows my divine ...
[term] in context of One who truly knows my divine ...
[term] in context of One who truly knows my divine ...
[term] in context of One who truly knows my divine ...
[term] in context of One who truly knows my divine ...
[term] in context of One who truly knows my divine ...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Knowing in truth goes beyond remembering a divine biography. The verse connects this understanding with liberation from rebirth and attainment of Krishna.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Deep understanding changes how we relate to life and its purpose."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How does understanding differ from simply remembering a story?
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.