Bhagavad Gita · Verse 8.22
Chapter 8: Akshara Brahma Yoga (अक्षर ब्रह्मयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
पुरुषः स परः पार्थ भक्त्या लभ्यस्त्वनन्यया । यस्यान्तःस्थानि भूतानि येन सर्वमिदं ततम् ॥२२॥
puruṣaḥ sa paraḥ pārtha bhaktyā labhyastvananyayā | yasyāntaḥsthāni bhūtāni yena sarvamidaṃ tatam ||22||
Complete Shloka Translation
O Partha, that supreme Purusha, within whom all beings dwell and by whom all this is pervaded, is attained through undivided devotion.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| अनन्यया भक्त्या | ananyayā bhaktyā | through undivided devotion |
| ततम् | tatam | pervaded |
| पुरुषः | puruṣaḥ | [term] in context of O Partha, that supreme Purusha... |
| परः | sa | [term] in context of O Partha, that supreme Purusha... |
| पार्थ | paraḥ | [term] in context of O Partha, that supreme Purusha... |
| भक्त्या | pārtha | [term] in context of O Partha, that supreme Purusha... |
| लभ्यस्त्वनन्यया | bhaktyā | [term] in context of O Partha, that supreme Purusha... |
| यस्यान्तःस्थानि | labhyastvananyayā | [term] in context of O Partha, that supreme Purusha... |
| भूतानि | yasyāntaḥsthāni | [term] in context of O Partha, that supreme Purusha... |
| येन | bhūtāni | [term] in context of O Partha, that supreme Purusha... |
| सर्वमिदं | yena | [term] in context of O Partha, that supreme Purusha... |
| २२ | tatam | [term] in context of O Partha, that supreme Purusha... |
through undivided devotion
pervaded
[term] in context of O Partha, that supreme Purusha...
[term] in context of O Partha, that supreme Purusha...
[term] in context of O Partha, that supreme Purusha...
[term] in context of O Partha, that supreme Purusha...
[term] in context of O Partha, that supreme Purusha...
[term] in context of O Partha, that supreme Purusha...
[term] in context of O Partha, that supreme Purusha...
[term] in context of O Partha, that supreme Purusha...
[term] in context of O Partha, that supreme Purusha...
[term] in context of O Partha, that supreme Purusha...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Universal support and pervasion are joined with a devotional means of attainment. The verse brings the cosmic discussion back to the personal commitment emphasized earlier in the chapter.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Let your understanding of connection deepen wholehearted devotion."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How can a sense of connection deepen your devotion?
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.