Bhagavad Gita · Verse 8.27
Chapter 8: Akshara Brahma Yoga (अक्षर ब्रह्मयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
नैते सृती पार्थ जानन्योगी मुह्यति कश्चन । तस्मात्सर्वेषु कालेषु योगयुक्तो भवार्जुन ॥२७॥
naite sṛtī pārtha jānanyogī muhyati kaścana | tasmātsarveṣu kāleṣu yogayukto bhavārjuna ||27||
Complete Shloka Translation
O Partha, no yogi who knows these two courses is deluded. Therefore, Arjuna, remain established in yoga at all times.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| सृती | sṛtī | paths or courses |
| योगयुक्तः | yogayuktaḥ | established in yoga |
| नैते | naite | [term] in context of O Partha, no yogi who knows th... |
| पार्थ | pārtha | [term] in context of O Partha, no yogi who knows th... |
| जानन्योगी | jānanyogī | [term] in context of O Partha, no yogi who knows th... |
| मुह्यति | muhyati | [term] in context of O Partha, no yogi who knows th... |
| कश्चन | kaścana | [term] in context of O Partha, no yogi who knows th... |
| तस्मात्सर्वेषु | tasmātsarveṣu | [term] in context of O Partha, no yogi who knows th... |
| कालेषु | kāleṣu | [term] in context of O Partha, no yogi who knows th... |
| योगयुक्तो | yogayukto | [term] in context of O Partha, no yogi who knows th... |
| भवार्जुन | bhavārjuna | [term] in context of O Partha, no yogi who knows th... |
| २७ | bhavārjuna | [term] in context of O Partha, no yogi who knows th... |
paths or courses
established in yoga
[term] in context of O Partha, no yogi who knows th...
[term] in context of O Partha, no yogi who knows th...
[term] in context of O Partha, no yogi who knows th...
[term] in context of O Partha, no yogi who knows th...
[term] in context of O Partha, no yogi who knows th...
[term] in context of O Partha, no yogi who knows th...
[term] in context of O Partha, no yogi who knows th...
[term] in context of O Partha, no yogi who knows th...
[term] in context of O Partha, no yogi who knows th...
[term] in context of O Partha, no yogi who knows th...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Krishna's practical conclusion is continual yoga, echoing 8.7. Understanding the paths supports freedom from confusion and a sustained orientation, rather than anxiety about selecting a favorable departure time.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Let understanding lead to steady practice in the present."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How can today's understanding become steady practice?
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.