Bhagavad Gita · Verse 7.6
Chapter 7: Jnana Vijnana Yoga (ज्ञानविज्ञानयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
एतद्योनीनि भूतानि सर्वाणीत्युपधारय । अहं कृत्स्नस्य जगतः प्रभवः प्रलयस्तथा ॥६॥
etadyonīni bhūtāni sarvāṇītyupadhāraya | ahaṃ kṛtsnasya jagataḥ prabhavaḥ pralayastathā ||6||
Complete Shloka Translation
Understand that all beings arise from these two natures. I am the origin and also the dissolution of the entire world.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| प्रभवः | prabhavaḥ | origin |
| प्रलयः | pralayaḥ | dissolution |
| एतद्योनीनि | etadyonīni | [term] in context of Understand that all beings ari... |
| भूतानि | bhūtāni | [term] in context of Understand that all beings ari... |
| सर्वाणीत्युपधारय | sarvāṇītyupadhāraya | [term] in context of Understand that all beings ari... |
| अहं | ahaṃ | [term] in context of Understand that all beings ari... |
| कृत्स्नस्य | kṛtsnasya | [term] in context of Understand that all beings ari... |
| जगतः | jagataḥ | [term] in context of Understand that all beings ari... |
| प्रलयस्तथा | pralayastathā | [term] in context of Understand that all beings ari... |
origin
dissolution
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Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
These natures refers back to 7.4–7.5. Krishna presents Himself as the ultimate source and dissolution of the whole, connecting the twofold account to His divine sovereignty.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Reflect on the sources and dependencies of the life you lead."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What sources and dependencies support your life?
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.