Bhagavad Gita · Verse 7.28
Chapter 7: Jnana Vijnana Yoga (ज्ञानविज्ञानयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
येषां त्वन्तगतं पापं जनानां पुण्यकर्मणाम् । ते द्वन्द्वमोहनिर्मुक्ता भजन्ते मां दृढव्रताः ॥२८॥
yeṣāṃ tvantagataṃ pāpaṃ janānāṃ puṇyakarmaṇām | te dvandvamohanirmuktā bhajante māṃ dṛḍhavratāḥ ||28||
Complete Shloka Translation
But people of virtuous deeds whose wrongdoing has come to an end, freed from the delusion of opposites, worship Me with firm resolve.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| पुण्यकर्मणाम् | puṇyakarmaṇām | of people of virtuous deeds |
| दृढव्रताः | dṛḍhavratāḥ | firm in resolve |
| येषां | yeṣāṃ | [term] in context of But people of virtuous deeds w... |
| त्वन्तगतं | tvantagataṃ | [term] in context of But people of virtuous deeds w... |
| पापं | pāpaṃ | [term] in context of But people of virtuous deeds w... |
| जनानां | janānāṃ | [term] in context of But people of virtuous deeds w... |
| ते | te | [term] in context of But people of virtuous deeds w... |
| द्वन्द्वमोहनिर्मुक्ता | dvandvamohanirmuktā | [term] in context of But people of virtuous deeds w... |
| भजन्ते | bhajante | [term] in context of But people of virtuous deeds w... |
| मां | māṃ | [term] in context of But people of virtuous deeds w... |
| २८ | dṛḍhavratāḥ | [term] in context of But people of virtuous deeds w... |
of people of virtuous deeds
firm in resolve
[term] in context of But people of virtuous deeds w...
[term] in context of But people of virtuous deeds w...
[term] in context of But people of virtuous deeds w...
[term] in context of But people of virtuous deeds w...
[term] in context of But people of virtuous deeds w...
[term] in context of But people of virtuous deeds w...
[term] in context of But people of virtuous deeds w...
[term] in context of But people of virtuous deeds w...
[term] in context of But people of virtuous deeds w...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The verse answers the preceding account of desire and aversion with virtue and steadfast worship. It describes spiritual purification rather than a way to infer another person's moral worth from their circumstances.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Ethical practice and steady commitment can support a clearer inner life."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Which ethical habit could support a steadier commitment?
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.