Bhagavad Gita · Verse 9.33
Chapter 9: Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga (राजविद्याराजगुह्ययोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
किं पुनर्ब्राह्मणाः पुण्या भक्ता राजर्षयस्तथा । अनित्यमसुखं लोकमिमं प्राप्य भजस्व माम् ॥३३॥
kiṃ punarbrāhmaṇāḥ puṇyā bhaktā rājarṣayastathā | anityamasukhaṃ lokamimaṃ prāpya bhajasva mām ||33||
Complete Shloka Translation
How much more, then, virtuous Brahmanas and devoted royal sages! Having come into this impermanent world without lasting happiness, worship Me.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| राजर्षयः | rājarṣayaḥ | royal sages |
| अनित्यम् | anityam | impermanent |
| किं | kiṃ | [term] in context of How much more, then, virtuous ... |
| पुनर्ब्राह्मणाः | punarbrāhmaṇāḥ | [term] in context of How much more, then, virtuous ... |
| पुण्या | puṇyā | [term] in context of How much more, then, virtuous ... |
| भक्ता | bhaktā | [term] in context of How much more, then, virtuous ... |
| राजर्षयस्तथा | rājarṣayastathā | [term] in context of How much more, then, virtuous ... |
| अनित्यमसुखं | anityamasukhaṃ | [term] in context of How much more, then, virtuous ... |
| लोकमिमं | lokamimaṃ | [term] in context of How much more, then, virtuous ... |
| प्राप्य | prāpya | [term] in context of How much more, then, virtuous ... |
| भजस्व | bhajasva | [term] in context of How much more, then, virtuous ... |
| माम् | mām | [term] in context of How much more, then, virtuous ... |
| ३३ | mām | [term] in context of How much more, then, virtuous ... |
royal sages
impermanent
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[term] in context of How much more, then, virtuous ...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The argument continues within the text's historical social framework and concludes with an invitation to devotion. It follows 9.32's expanded access, rather than establishing present-day spiritual worth by inherited status.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Let awareness of impermanence deepen a present commitment to meaning."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How can awareness of impermanence strengthen today's commitment?
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.