Bhagavad Gita · Verse 7.23
Chapter 7: Jnana Vijnana Yoga (ज्ञानविज्ञानयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
अन्तवत्तु फलं तेषां तद्भवत्यल्पमेधसाम् । देवान्देवयजो यान्ति मद्भक्ता यान्ति मामपि ॥२३॥
antavattu phalaṃ teṣāṃ tadbhavatyalpamedhasām | devāndevayajo yānti madbhaktā yānti māmapi ||23||
Complete Shloka Translation
But the fruit of those of limited understanding comes to an end. Worshippers of the deities reach the deities; My devotees reach Me.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| अन्तवत् | antavat | having an end |
| मद्भक्ताः | madbhaktāḥ | My devotees |
| अन्तवत्तु | antavattu | [term] in context of But the fruit of those of limi... |
| फलं | phalaṃ | [term] in context of But the fruit of those of limi... |
| तेषां | teṣāṃ | [term] in context of But the fruit of those of limi... |
| तद्भवत्यल्पमेधसाम् | tadbhavatyalpamedhasām | [term] in context of But the fruit of those of limi... |
| देवान्देवयजो | devāndevayajo | [term] in context of But the fruit of those of limi... |
| यान्ति | yānti | [term] in context of But the fruit of those of limi... |
| मद्भक्ता | madbhaktā | [term] in context of But the fruit of those of limi... |
| मामपि | māmapi | [term] in context of But the fruit of those of limi... |
| २३ | māmapi | [term] in context of But the fruit of those of limi... |
having an end
My devotees
[term] in context of But the fruit of those of limi...
[term] in context of But the fruit of those of limi...
[term] in context of But the fruit of those of limi...
[term] in context of But the fruit of those of limi...
[term] in context of But the fruit of those of limi...
[term] in context of But the fruit of those of limi...
[term] in context of But the fruit of those of limi...
[term] in context of But the fruit of those of limi...
[term] in context of But the fruit of those of limi...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The teaching distinguishes finite results from reaching Krishna. Its assessment concerns the scope of spiritual understanding and chosen destination, and should be read alongside His support of faith in 7.21.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Consider whether your chosen goal offers lasting fulfillment or a passing reward."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Is your present goal a passing reward or lasting fulfillment?
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.