Bhagavad Gita · Verse 8.4
Chapter 8: Akshara Brahma Yoga (अक्षर ब्रह्मयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
अधिभूतं क्षरो भावः पुरुषश्चाधिदैवतम् । अधियज्ञोऽहमेवात्र देहे देहभृतां वर ॥४॥
adhibhūtaṃ kṣaro bhāvaḥ puruṣaścādhidaivatam | adhiyajño'hamevātra dehe dehabhṛtāṃ vara ||4||
Complete Shloka Translation
Adhibhuta is perishable existence; the Purusha is adhidaiva. O best of embodied beings, I Myself am adhiyajna here in this body.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| क्षरः | kṣaraḥ | perishable |
| पुरुषः | puruṣaḥ | Purusha, a technical philosophical term |
| अधिभूतं | adhibhūtaṃ | [term] in context of Adhibhuta is perishable existe... |
| क्षरो | kṣaro | [term] in context of Adhibhuta is perishable existe... |
| भावः | bhāvaḥ | [term] in context of Adhibhuta is perishable existe... |
| पुरुषश्चाधिदैवतम् | puruṣaścādhidaivatam | [term] in context of Adhibhuta is perishable existe... |
| अधियज्ञोऽहमेवात्र | adhiyajño'hamevātra | [term] in context of Adhibhuta is perishable existe... |
| देहे | dehe | [term] in context of Adhibhuta is perishable existe... |
| देहभृतां | dehabhṛtāṃ | [term] in context of Adhibhuta is perishable existe... |
| वर | vara | [term] in context of Adhibhuta is perishable existe... |
perishable
Purusha, a technical philosophical term
[term] in context of Adhibhuta is perishable existe...
[term] in context of Adhibhuta is perishable existe...
[term] in context of Adhibhuta is perishable existe...
[term] in context of Adhibhuta is perishable existe...
[term] in context of Adhibhuta is perishable existe...
[term] in context of Adhibhuta is perishable existe...
[term] in context of Adhibhuta is perishable existe...
[term] in context of Adhibhuta is perishable existe...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The remaining definitions distinguish the perishable domain, Purusha and Krishna as the principle presiding over sacrifice in the body. The precise identity of Purusha and the relation of these principles require tradition-sensitive explanation.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Consider how changing life, divine order and offering connect in your understanding."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How do you distinguish changing existence from its deeper ground?
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.