Bhagavad Gita · Verse 7.13
Chapter 7: Jnana Vijnana Yoga (ज्ञानविज्ञानयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
त्रिभिर्गुणमयैर्भावैरेभिः सर्वमिदं जगत् । मोहितं नाभिजानाति मामेभ्यः परमव्ययम् ॥१३॥
tribhirguṇamayairbhāvairebhiḥ sarvamidaṃ jagat | mohitaṃ nābhijānāti māmebhyaḥ paramavyayam ||13||
Complete Shloka Translation
Deluded by these states formed of the three gunas, this whole world does not recognize Me, who am beyond them and imperishable.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| मोहितम् | mohitam | deluded |
| अव्ययम् | avyayam | imperishable |
| त्रिभिर्गुणमयैर्भावैरेभिः | tribhirguṇamayairbhāvairebhiḥ | [term] in context of Deluded by these states formed... |
| सर्वमिदं | sarvamidaṃ | [term] in context of Deluded by these states formed... |
| जगत् | jagat | [term] in context of Deluded by these states formed... |
| मोहितं | mohitaṃ | [term] in context of Deluded by these states formed... |
| नाभिजानाति | nābhijānāti | [term] in context of Deluded by these states formed... |
| मामेभ्यः | māmebhyaḥ | [term] in context of Deluded by these states formed... |
| परमव्ययम् | paramavyayam | [term] in context of Deluded by these states formed... |
| १३ | paramavyayam | [term] in context of Deluded by these states formed... |
deluded
imperishable
[term] in context of Deluded by these states formed...
[term] in context of Deluded by these states formed...
[term] in context of Deluded by these states formed...
[term] in context of Deluded by these states formed...
[term] in context of Deluded by these states formed...
[term] in context of Deluded by these states formed...
[term] in context of Deluded by these states formed...
[term] in context of Deluded by these states formed...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The verse links delusion to absorption in nature's changing qualities. Its spiritual claim concerns failure to recognize Krishna beyond those qualities; the reflection applies this distinction to self-observation.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Ask whether a passing mood is narrowing what you can see."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How might your current mood be narrowing your perspective?
Modern Life Implementation (Practical Real-Life Application)
Apply this verse to look beneath external appearances in your daily life: see the underlying divine spark and interconnectedness in everyone, and seek refuge in timeless values rather than chasing fleeting superficial illusions.