Bhagavad Gita · Verse 7.17
Chapter 7: Jnana Vijnana Yoga (ज्ञानविज्ञानयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
तेषां ज्ञानी नित्ययुक्त एकभक्तिर्विशिष्यते । प्रियो हि ज्ञानिनोऽत्यर्थमहं स च मम प्रियः ॥१७॥
teṣāṃ jñānī nityayukta ekabhaktirviśiṣyate | priyo hi jñānino'tyarthamahaṃ sa ca mama priyaḥ ||17||
Complete Shloka Translation
Among them, the wise one, ever united with Me and devoted to Me alone, excels. I am exceedingly dear to the wise one, and that person is dear to Me.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| नित्ययुक्तः | nityayuktaḥ | ever united |
| एकभक्तिः | ekabhaktiḥ | single-minded devotion |
| तेषां | teṣāṃ | [term] in context of Among them, the wise one, ever... |
| ज्ञानी | jñānī | [term] in context of Among them, the wise one, ever... |
| नित्ययुक्त | nityayukta | [term] in context of Among them, the wise one, ever... |
| एकभक्तिर्विशिष्यते | ekabhaktirviśiṣyate | [term] in context of Among them, the wise one, ever... |
| प्रियो | priyo | [term] in context of Among them, the wise one, ever... |
| हि | hi | [term] in context of Among them, the wise one, ever... |
| ज्ञानिनोऽत्यर्थमहं | jñānino'tyarthamahaṃ | [term] in context of Among them, the wise one, ever... |
| मम | sa | [term] in context of Among them, the wise one, ever... |
| प्रियः | ca | [term] in context of Among them, the wise one, ever... |
| १७ | mama | [term] in context of Among them, the wise one, ever... |
ever united
single-minded devotion
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Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The wise devotee is distinguished by constancy and single-minded devotion. Knowledge and love are brought together through the mutual dearness of Krishna and the devotee.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Let understanding mature into steady and wholehearted care."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How can understanding support steadier devotion?
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.