Bhagavad Gita · Verse 8.15
Chapter 8: Akshara Brahma Yoga (अक्षर ब्रह्मयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
मामुपेत्य पुनर्जन्म दुःखालयमशाश्वतम् । नाप्नुवन्ति महात्मानः संसिद्धिं परमां गताः ॥१५॥
māmupetya punarjanma duḥkhālayamaśāśvatam | nāpnuvanti mahātmānaḥ saṃsiddhiṃ paramāṃ gatāḥ ||15||
Complete Shloka Translation
Having reached Me and attained supreme perfection, great souls do not undergo rebirth, which is impermanent and an abode of suffering.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| पुनर्जन्म | punarjanma | rebirth |
| अशाश्वतम् | aśāśvatam | impermanent |
| मामुपेत्य | māmupetya | [term] in context of Having reached Me and attained... |
| दुःखालयमशाश्वतम् | duḥkhālayamaśāśvatam | [term] in context of Having reached Me and attained... |
| नाप्नुवन्ति | nāpnuvanti | [term] in context of Having reached Me and attained... |
| महात्मानः | mahātmānaḥ | [term] in context of Having reached Me and attained... |
| संसिद्धिं | saṃsiddhiṃ | [term] in context of Having reached Me and attained... |
| परमां | paramāṃ | [term] in context of Having reached Me and attained... |
| गताः | gatāḥ | [term] in context of Having reached Me and attained... |
| १५ | gatāḥ | [term] in context of Having reached Me and attained... |
rebirth
impermanent
[term] in context of Having reached Me and attained...
[term] in context of Having reached Me and attained...
[term] in context of Having reached Me and attained...
[term] in context of Having reached Me and attained...
[term] in context of Having reached Me and attained...
[term] in context of Having reached Me and attained...
[term] in context of Having reached Me and attained...
[term] in context of Having reached Me and attained...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The verse states liberation from rebirth within the Gita's religious teaching. The description of embodied rebirth highlights impermanence and suffering while directing attention to the supreme goal.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Reflect on the difference between a passing satisfaction and ultimate fulfillment."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How do you distinguish passing satisfaction from lasting fulfillment?
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.