Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 13 · Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 13.29 समं पश्यन्हि सर्वत्र समवस्थितमीश्वरम्
श्लोक 13.29
समं पश्यन्हि सर्वत्र समवस्थितमीश्वरम् ।
न हिनस्त्यात्मनात्मानं ततो याति परां गतिम् ॥
samaṃ paśyanhi sarvatra samavasthitamīśvaram |
na hinastyātmanātmānaṃ tato yāti parāṃ gatim ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
सब जगह समान रूप से स्थित ईश्वर को देखते हुए वह स्वयं अपने द्वारा अपनी हानि नहीं करता, और इसलिए परम गति को प्राप्त होता है।
Meaning in English
Seeing the same Lord equally present everywhere, he does not harm the Self by the self, and so reaches the supreme goal.
Bhagavad Gita 13.29 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| समम् | samam | equally |
| पश्यन् | paśyan | seeing |
| हि | hi | indeed |
| सर्वत्र | sarvatra | everywhere |
| समवस्थितम् | samavasthitam | evenly present |
| ईश्वरम् | īśvaram | the Lord |
| न हिनस्ति | na hinasti | does not harm |
| आत्मना | ātmanā | by the self |
| आत्मानम् | ātmānam | the self |
| ततः | tataḥ | therefore |
| याति | yāti | goes |
| पराम् | parām | to the supreme |
| गतिम् | gatim | goal |
Explanation
Seeing the Lord equally present everywhere, one does not harm the self by the self, and so reaches the supreme goal. Such a person cannot harm another, because the same Lord is seen in all, and so moves steadily towards the highest goal of life.
To harm the self by the self is a striking phrase. Shankara explains that the ignorant destroy themselves by ignoring the true self and identifying with the body, again and again. One who sees the same Lord in all cannot injure another without seeing it as injuring himself. Gandhi drew on this vision of sameness as a basis for non-violence and service. The verse links inner realisation with outer kindness.
भावार्थ
क्योंकि जो सर्वत्र समान रूप से स्थित ईश्वर को समभाव से देखता है, वह अपने द्वारा अपने को नष्ट नहीं करता, इससे वह परम गति को प्राप्त होता है। जो सबमें एक ईश्वर देखता है, वह किसी को कष्ट नहीं देता।
Living it today
Before speaking harshly to someone, remember the same life looks out through their eyes. Harming them harms you too.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 13.29?
Seeing the Lord equally present everywhere, one does not harm the self by the self, and so reaches the supreme goal. Such a person cannot harm another, because the same Lord is seen in all, and so moves steadily towards the highest goal of life.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 13.29?
Sri Krishna speaks this verse, in Chapter 13 (Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 13.29 in daily life?
Before speaking harshly to someone, remember the same life looks out through their eyes. Harming them harms you too.
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