Bhagavad Gita · Verse 7.30
Chapter 7: Jnana Vijnana Yoga (ज्ञानविज्ञानयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
साधिभूताधिदैवं मां साधियज्ञं च ये विदुः । प्रयाणकालेऽपि च मां ते विदुर्युक्तचेतसः ॥३०॥
sādhibhūtādhidaivaṃ māṃ sādhiyajñaṃ ca ye viduḥ | prayāṇakāle'pi ca māṃ te viduryuktacetasaḥ ||30||
Complete Shloka Translation
Those who know Me together with adhibhuta, adhidaiva and adhiyajna know Me even at the time of departure, with their minds collected.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| प्रयाणकाले | prayāṇakāle | at the time of departure |
| युक्तचेतसः | yuktacetasaḥ | with collected minds |
| साधिभूताधिदैवं | sādhibhūtādhidaivaṃ | [term] in context of Those who know Me together wit... |
| मां | māṃ | [term] in context of Those who know Me together wit... |
| साधियज्ञं | sādhiyajñaṃ | [term] in context of Those who know Me together wit... |
| ये | ca | [term] in context of Those who know Me together wit... |
| विदुः | ye | [term] in context of Those who know Me together wit... |
| प्रयाणकालेऽपि | viduḥ | [term] in context of Those who know Me together wit... |
| ते | ca | [term] in context of Those who know Me together wit... |
| विदुर्युक्तचेतसः | māṃ | [term] in context of Those who know Me together wit... |
| ३० | te | [term] in context of Those who know Me together wit... |
at the time of departure
with collected minds
[term] in context of Those who know Me together wit...
[term] in context of Those who know Me together wit...
[term] in context of Those who know Me together wit...
[term] in context of Those who know Me together wit...
[term] in context of Those who know Me together wit...
[term] in context of Those who know Me together wit...
[term] in context of Those who know Me together wit...
[term] in context of Those who know Me together wit...
[term] in context of Those who know Me together wit...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The collected mind retains knowledge of Krishna even at death. The three technical terms concerning beings, the divine and sacrifice are retained for the fuller explanation prompted in Chapter 8.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Cultivate an understanding that can remain steady through life's deepest changes."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What helps your understanding remain steady during change?
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.