Bhagavad Gita · Verse 9.5
Chapter 9: Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga (राजविद्याराजगुह्ययोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
न च मत्स्थानि भूतानि पश्य मे योगमैश्वरम् । भूतभृन्न च भूतस्थो ममात्मा भूतभावनः ॥५॥
na ca matsthāni bhūtāni paśya me yogamaiśvaram | bhūtabhṛnna ca bhūtastho mamātmā bhūtabhāvanaḥ ||5||
Complete Shloka Translation
And yet beings do not rest in Me: behold My sovereign yoga. My Self sustains and brings forth beings, without dwelling in them.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| योगमैश्वरम् | yogamaiśvaram | sovereign divine power |
| भूतभृत् | bhūtabhṛt | sustainer of beings |
| मत्स्थानि | na | [term] in context of And yet beings do not rest in ... |
| भूतानि | ca | [term] in context of And yet beings do not rest in ... |
| पश्य | matsthāni | [term] in context of And yet beings do not rest in ... |
| मे | bhūtāni | [term] in context of And yet beings do not rest in ... |
| भूतभृन्न | me | [term] in context of And yet beings do not rest in ... |
| भूतस्थो | yogamaiśvaram | [term] in context of And yet beings do not rest in ... |
| ममात्मा | bhūtabhṛnna | [term] in context of And yet beings do not rest in ... |
| भूतभावनः | ca | [term] in context of And yet beings do not rest in ... |
sovereign divine power
sustainer of beings
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Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The apparent reversal of 9.4 emphasizes Krishna's extraordinary divine relation to the world. Traditions explain this through nonattachment, transcendence and differing accounts of dependence; the paradox should remain visible.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Let a profound teaching challenge the limits of your first explanation."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Which first explanation might this paradox invite you to reconsider?
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.