Bhagavad Gita · Verse 9.17
Chapter 9: Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga (राजविद्याराजगुह्ययोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
पिताहमस्य जगतो माता धाता पितामहः । वेद्यं पवित्रमोङ्कार ऋक्साम यजुरेव च ॥१७॥
pitāhamasya jagato mātā dhātā pitāmahaḥ | vedyaṃ pavitramoṅkāra ṛksāma yajureva ca ||17||
Complete Shloka Translation
I am this world's father, mother, sustainer and grandsire; I am what is to be known, the purifier, Om, and the Rig, Sama and Yajur Vedas.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| धाता | dhātā | sustainer |
| वेद्यम् | vedyam | what is to be known |
| पिताहमस्य | pitāhamasya | [term] in context of I am this world's father, moth... |
| जगतो | jagato | [term] in context of I am this world's father, moth... |
| माता | mātā | [term] in context of I am this world's father, moth... |
| पितामहः | pitāmahaḥ | [term] in context of I am this world's father, moth... |
| वेद्यं | vedyaṃ | [term] in context of I am this world's father, moth... |
| पवित्रमोङ्कार | pavitramoṅkāra | [term] in context of I am this world's father, moth... |
| ऋक्साम | ṛksāma | [term] in context of I am this world's father, moth... |
| यजुरेव | yajureva | [term] in context of I am this world's father, moth... |
| १७ | ca | [term] in context of I am this world's father, moth... |
sustainer
what is to be known
[term] in context of I am this world's father, moth...
[term] in context of I am this world's father, moth...
[term] in context of I am this world's father, moth...
[term] in context of I am this world's father, moth...
[term] in context of I am this world's father, moth...
[term] in context of I am this world's father, moth...
[term] in context of I am this world's father, moth...
[term] in context of I am this world's father, moth...
[term] in context of I am this world's father, moth...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Parental and sustaining images join sacred knowledge and sound. Krishna is presented as both the source of the world and the object and means of spiritual knowing.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Remember the many forms of support that sustain your life."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Which form of support deserves your gratitude today?
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.