Bhagavad Gita · Verse 5.3
Chapter 5: Karma Sannyasa Yoga (कर्मसंन्यासयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
ज्ञेयः स नित्यसंन्यासी यो न द्वेष्टि न काङ्क्षति । निर्द्वन्द्वो हि महाबाहो सुखं बन्धात्प्रमुच्यते ॥३॥
jñeyaḥ sa nityasaṃnyāsī yo na dveṣṭi na kāṅkṣati | nirdvandvo hi mahābāho sukhaṃ bandhātpramucyate ||3||
Complete Shloka Translation
Know as a constant renunciant one who neither hates nor craves. Free from dualities, such a person is easily released from bondage, mighty-armed one.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| द्वेष्टि | dveṣṭi | hates |
| निर्द्वन्द्वः | nirdvandvaḥ | free from dualities |
| ज्ञेयः | jñeyaḥ | [term] in context of Know as a constant renunciant ... |
| नित्यसंन्यासी | sa | [term] in context of Know as a constant renunciant ... |
| यो | nityasaṃnyāsī | [term] in context of Know as a constant renunciant ... |
| काङ्क्षति | na | [term] in context of Know as a constant renunciant ... |
| निर्द्वन्द्वो | dveṣṭi | [term] in context of Know as a constant renunciant ... |
| हि | na | [term] in context of Know as a constant renunciant ... |
| महाबाहो | kāṅkṣati | [term] in context of Know as a constant renunciant ... |
| सुखं | nirdvandvo | [term] in context of Know as a constant renunciant ... |
| बन्धात्प्रमुच्यते | hi | [term] in context of Know as a constant renunciant ... |
hates
free from dualities
[term] in context of Know as a constant renunciant ...
[term] in context of Know as a constant renunciant ...
[term] in context of Know as a constant renunciant ...
[term] in context of Know as a constant renunciant ...
[term] in context of Know as a constant renunciant ...
[term] in context of Know as a constant renunciant ...
[term] in context of Know as a constant renunciant ...
[term] in context of Know as a constant renunciant ...
[term] in context of Know as a constant renunciant ...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The renunciant is characterized here by freedom from hatred and craving. Renunciation is therefore an inward condition, not only an outward way of life.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Notice how craving and aversion can bind even when outward circumstances change."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Which craving or aversion makes an ordinary task harder?
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.