Bhagavad Gita · Verse 9.32
Chapter 9: Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga (राजविद्याराजगुह्ययोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
मां हि पार्थ व्यपाश्रित्य येऽपि स्युः पापयोनयः । स्त्रियो वैश्यास्तथा शूद्रास्तेऽपि यान्ति परां गतिम् ॥३२॥
māṃ hi pārtha vyapāśritya ye'pi syuḥ pāpayonayaḥ | striyo vaiśyāstathā śūdrāste'pi yānti parāṃ gatim ||32||
Complete Shloka Translation
O Partha, taking refuge in Me, even those of a birth termed sinful, as well as women, Vaishyas and Shudras, reach the supreme destination.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| व्यपाश्रित्य | vyapāśritya | taking refuge |
| पापयोनयः | pāpayonayaḥ | of a birth termed sinful |
| मां | māṃ | [term] in context of O Partha, taking refuge in Me,... |
| हि | hi | [term] in context of O Partha, taking refuge in Me,... |
| पार्थ | pārtha | [term] in context of O Partha, taking refuge in Me,... |
| येऽपि | ye'pi | [term] in context of O Partha, taking refuge in Me,... |
| स्युः | syuḥ | [term] in context of O Partha, taking refuge in Me,... |
| स्त्रियो | striyo | [term] in context of O Partha, taking refuge in Me,... |
| वैश्यास्तथा | vaiśyāstathā | [term] in context of O Partha, taking refuge in Me,... |
| शूद्रास्तेऽपि | śūdrāste'pi | [term] in context of O Partha, taking refuge in Me,... |
| यान्ति | yānti | [term] in context of O Partha, taking refuge in Me,... |
| परां | parāṃ | [term] in context of O Partha, taking refuge in Me,... |
| गतिम् | gatim | [term] in context of O Partha, taking refuge in Me,... |
| ३२ | gatim | [term] in context of O Partha, taking refuge in Me,... |
taking refuge
of a birth termed sinful
[term] in context of O Partha, taking refuge in Me,...
[term] in context of O Partha, taking refuge in Me,...
[term] in context of O Partha, taking refuge in Me,...
[term] in context of O Partha, taking refuge in Me,...
[term] in context of O Partha, taking refuge in Me,...
[term] in context of O Partha, taking refuge in Me,...
[term] in context of O Partha, taking refuge in Me,...
[term] in context of O Partha, taking refuge in Me,...
[term] in context of O Partha, taking refuge in Me,...
[term] in context of O Partha, taking refuge in Me,...
[term] in context of O Partha, taking refuge in Me,...
[term] in context of O Partha, taking refuge in Me,...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The verse uses historical social categories while affirming access to the supreme goal through refuge. The grouping of papa-yonayah with the listed groups is interpreted differently; this rendering separates them and does not endorse inherited or gender-based inferiority.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Do not let inherited social barriers decide whom you welcome into spiritual learning."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Which inherited barrier can you stop reinforcing in spiritual learning?
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.