Bhagavad Gita · Verse 5.24
Chapter 5: Karma Sannyasa Yoga (कर्मसंन्यासयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
योऽन्तःसुखोऽन्तरारामस्तथान्तर्ज्योतिरेव यः । स योगी ब्रह्मनिर्वाणं ब्रह्मभूतोऽधिगच्छति ॥२४॥
yo'ntaḥsukho'ntarārāmastathāntarjyotireva yaḥ | sa yogī brahmanirvāṇaṃ brahmabhūto'dhigacchati ||24||
Complete Shloka Translation
The yogi whose happiness, delight, and light are within attains liberation in Brahman, having become Brahman.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| अन्तःसुखः | antaḥsukhaḥ | one whose happiness is within |
| अन्तर्ज्योतिः | antarjyotiḥ | inner light |
| योऽन्तःसुखोऽन्तरारामस्तथान्तर्ज्योतिरेव | yo'ntaḥsukho'ntarārāmastathāntarjyotireva | [term] in context of The yogi whose happiness, deli... |
| यः | yaḥ | [term] in context of The yogi whose happiness, deli... |
| योगी | sa | [term] in context of The yogi whose happiness, deli... |
| ब्रह्मनिर्वाणं | yogī | [term] in context of The yogi whose happiness, deli... |
| ब्रह्मभूतोऽधिगच्छति | brahmanirvāṇaṃ | [term] in context of The yogi whose happiness, deli... |
| २४ | brahmabhūto'dhigacchati | [term] in context of The yogi whose happiness, deli... |
one whose happiness is within
inner light
[term] in context of The yogi whose happiness, deli...
[term] in context of The yogi whose happiness, deli...
[term] in context of The yogi whose happiness, deli...
[term] in context of The yogi whose happiness, deli...
[term] in context of The yogi whose happiness, deli...
[term] in context of The yogi whose happiness, deli...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Inner light names understanding rather than a physical light phenomenon. Brahma-bhuta and brahma-nirvana express spiritual realization and liberation, interpreted according to tradition.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Inner clarity can become a steadier source of fulfillment."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What brings inward clarity rather than temporary distraction?
Modern Life Implementation (Practical Real-Life Application)
Apply this verse to master calm detachment in daily work: act with full excellence and sincerity, but like water sliding off a lotus leaf, let neither praise nor blame stain your inner composure.