Bhagavad Gita · Verse 9.9
Chapter 9: Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga (राजविद्याराजगुह्ययोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
न च मां तानि कर्माणि निबध्नन्ति धनञ्जय । उदासीनवदासीनमसक्तं तेषु कर्मसु ॥९॥
na ca māṃ tāni karmāṇi nibadhnanti dhanañjaya | udāsīnavadāsīnamasaktaṃ teṣu karmasu ||9||
Complete Shloka Translation
O Dhananjaya, these actions do not bind Me, who remain as though unconcerned and unattached to those actions.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| असक्तम् | asaktam | unattached |
| निबध्नन्ति | nibadhnanti | bind |
| मां | na | [term] in context of O Dhananjaya, these actions do... |
| तानि | ca | [term] in context of O Dhananjaya, these actions do... |
| कर्माणि | māṃ | [term] in context of O Dhananjaya, these actions do... |
| धनञ्जय | karmāṇi | [term] in context of O Dhananjaya, these actions do... |
| उदासीनवदासीनमसक्तं | nibadhnanti | [term] in context of O Dhananjaya, these actions do... |
| तेषु | dhanañjaya | [term] in context of O Dhananjaya, these actions do... |
| कर्मसु | udāsīnavadāsīnamasaktaṃ | [term] in context of O Dhananjaya, these actions do... |
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bind
[term] in context of O Dhananjaya, these actions do...
[term] in context of O Dhananjaya, these actions do...
[term] in context of O Dhananjaya, these actions do...
[term] in context of O Dhananjaya, these actions do...
[term] in context of O Dhananjaya, these actions do...
[term] in context of O Dhananjaya, these actions do...
[term] in context of O Dhananjaya, these actions do...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Krishna's cosmic action is free from the bondage of attachment. As though unconcerned describes His freedom, not a command for people to neglect care or responsibility.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Practice involvement without letting possessiveness take over."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How can you care deeply without becoming possessive?
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.