Bhagavad Gita · Verse 8.10
Chapter 8: Akshara Brahma Yoga (अक्षर ब्रह्मयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
प्रयाणकाले मनसाचलेन भक्त्या युक्तो योगबलेन चैव । भ्रुवोर्मध्ये प्राणमावेश्य सम्यक् स तं परं पुरुषमुपैति दिव्यम् ॥१०॥
prayāṇakāle manasācalena bhaktyā yukto yogabalena caiva | bhruvormadhye prāṇamāveśya samyak sa taṃ paraṃ puruṣamupaiti divyam ||10||
Complete Shloka Translation
At the time of departure, with an unwavering mind, devotion and the strength of yoga, properly placing the life-force between the brows, that person reaches the supreme divine Purusha.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
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| अचलेन | acalena | unwavering |
| योगबलेन | yogabalena | through the strength of yoga |
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| मनसाचलेन | manasācalena | [term] in context of At the time of departure, with... |
| भक्त्या | bhaktyā | [term] in context of At the time of departure, with... |
| युक्तो | yukto | [term] in context of At the time of departure, with... |
| चैव | caiva | [term] in context of At the time of departure, with... |
| भ्रुवोर्मध्ये | bhruvormadhye | [term] in context of At the time of departure, with... |
| प्राणमावेश्य | prāṇamāveśya | [term] in context of At the time of departure, with... |
| सम्यक् | samyak | [term] in context of At the time of departure, with... |
| तं | sa | [term] in context of At the time of departure, with... |
| परं | taṃ | [term] in context of At the time of departure, with... |
| पुरुषमुपैति | paraṃ | [term] in context of At the time of departure, with... |
| दिव्यम् | puruṣamupaiti | [term] in context of At the time of departure, with... |
| १० | divyam | [term] in context of At the time of departure, with... |
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Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The sentence begun in 8.9 concludes with attainment at departure. The placement of prana belongs to a traditional yogic account; the verse names devotion and established yoga alongside this subtle practice.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Steadiness is nurtured through devotion as well as discipline."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How do devotion and discipline support each other in your life?
Modern Life Implementation (Practical Real-Life Application)
Apply this verse to master daily focus: anchor your consciousness in higher values, let go of anxious attachment to results, and act with integrity and kindness in every endeavor.