Bhagavad Gita · Verse 9.4
Chapter 9: Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga (राजविद्याराजगुह्ययोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
मया ततमिदं सर्वं जगदव्यक्तमूर्तिना । मत्स्थानि सर्वभूतानि न चाहं तेष्ववस्थितः ॥४॥
mayā tatamidaṃ sarvaṃ jagadavyaktamūrtinā | matsthāni sarvabhūtāni na cāhaṃ teṣvavasthitaḥ ||4||
Complete Shloka Translation
This entire world is pervaded by Me in My unmanifest form. All beings rest in Me, yet I do not dwell in them.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| अव्यक्तमूर्तिना | avyaktamūrtinā | in an unmanifest form |
| मत्स्थानि | matsthāni | resting in Me |
| मया | mayā | [term] in context of This entire world is pervaded ... |
| ततमिदं | tatamidaṃ | [term] in context of This entire world is pervaded ... |
| सर्वं | sarvaṃ | [term] in context of This entire world is pervaded ... |
| जगदव्यक्तमूर्तिना | jagadavyaktamūrtinā | [term] in context of This entire world is pervaded ... |
| सर्वभूतानि | sarvabhūtāni | [term] in context of This entire world is pervaded ... |
| चाहं | na | [term] in context of This entire world is pervaded ... |
| तेष्ववस्थितः | cāhaṃ | [term] in context of This entire world is pervaded ... |
in an unmanifest form
resting in Me
[term] in context of This entire world is pervaded ...
[term] in context of This entire world is pervaded ...
[term] in context of This entire world is pervaded ...
[term] in context of This entire world is pervaded ...
[term] in context of This entire world is pervaded ...
[term] in context of This entire world is pervaded ...
[term] in context of This entire world is pervaded ...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Krishna declares both divine pervasion and freedom from confinement within beings. Read with 9.5, this relation is not simply physical containment and receives different philosophical explanations.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Look beyond separate appearances toward the deeper support of life."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What deeper support lies behind separate appearances?
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.