Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 15 · Purushottama Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 15.12 यदादित्यगतं तेजो जगद्भासयतेऽखिलम्
श्लोक 15.12
यदादित्यगतं तेजो जगद्भासयतेऽखिलम् ।
यच्चन्द्रमसि यच्चाग्नौ तत्तेजो विद्धि मामकम् ॥
yadādityagataṃ tejo jagadbhāsayate'khilam |
yaccandramasi yaccāgnau tattejo viddhi māmakam ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
सूर्य में जो तेज पूरे जगत को प्रकाशित करता है, और जो तेज चंद्रमा तथा अग्नि में है, उस तेज को मेरा ही जानो।
Meaning in English
The radiance in the sun that lights up the whole world, and the radiance in the moon and in fire — know that radiance to be Mine.
Bhagavad Gita 15.12 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| यत् आदित्य-गतम् | yat āditya-gatam | which is in the sun |
| तेजः | tejaḥ | radiance |
| जगत् भासयते | jagat bhāsayate | illumines the world |
| अखिलम् | akhilam | entire |
| यत् चन्द्रमसि | yat candramasi | which is in the moon |
| यत् च अग्नौ | yat ca agnau | and which is in fire |
| तत् तेजः | tat tejaḥ | that radiance |
| विद्धि मामकम् | viddhi māmakam | know to be mine |
Explanation
The radiance in the sun that lights the whole world, the light in the moon and in fire — know that radiance to be mine.
Verses 12–15 show God present in all of nature: every light we see is a reflection of the divine light.
भावार्थ
जो तेज सूर्य में स्थित होकर सारे जगत् को प्रकाशित करता है, और जो चन्द्रमा और अग्नि में है — उस तेज को तुम मेरा ही जानो।
Living it today
At sunrise or by a lamp, pause and remember the divine light behind all light.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 15.12?
The radiance in the sun that lights the whole world, the light in the moon and in fire — know that radiance to be mine.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 15.12?
Sri Krishna speaks this verse, in Chapter 15 (Purushottama Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 15.12 in daily life?
At sunrise or by a lamp, pause and remember the divine light behind all light.
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