Bhagavad Gita · Verse 7.3
Chapter 7: Jnana Vijnana Yoga (ज्ञानविज्ञानयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
मनुष्याणां सहस्रेषु कश्चिद्यतति सिद्धये । यततामपि सिद्धानां कश्चिन्मां वेत्ति तत्त्वतः ॥३॥
manuṣyāṇāṃ sahasreṣu kaścidyatati siddhaye | yatatāmapi siddhānāṃ kaścinmāṃ vetti tattvataḥ ||3||
Complete Shloka Translation
Among thousands of people, perhaps one strives for perfection; even among those who strive and attain it, scarcely one knows Me in truth.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| सिद्धये | siddhaye | for perfection |
| तत्त्वतः | tattvataḥ | in truth |
| मनुष्याणां | manuṣyāṇāṃ | [term] in context of Among thousands of people, per... |
| सहस्रेषु | sahasreṣu | [term] in context of Among thousands of people, per... |
| कश्चिद्यतति | kaścidyatati | [term] in context of Among thousands of people, per... |
| यततामपि | yatatāmapi | [term] in context of Among thousands of people, per... |
| सिद्धानां | siddhānāṃ | [term] in context of Among thousands of people, per... |
| कश्चिन्मां | kaścinmāṃ | [term] in context of Among thousands of people, per... |
| वेत्ति | vetti | [term] in context of Among thousands of people, per... |
for perfection
in truth
[term] in context of Among thousands of people, per...
[term] in context of Among thousands of people, per...
[term] in context of Among thousands of people, per...
[term] in context of Among thousands of people, per...
[term] in context of Among thousands of people, per...
[term] in context of Among thousands of people, per...
[term] in context of Among thousands of people, per...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The rarity of true knowledge emphasizes its depth. This statement encourages earnest seeking; it does not make birth or social standing a measure of spiritual worth.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Spiritual depth asks for perseverance beyond an initial interest."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What keeps you seeking after initial enthusiasm fades?
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.