Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 16 · Daivasura Sampad Vibhaga Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 16.1 अभयं सत्त्वसंशुद्धिर्ज्ञानयोगव्यवस्थितिः
श्लोक 16.1
श्रीभगवानुवाच ।
अभयं सत्त्वसंशुद्धिर्ज्ञानयोगव्यवस्थितिः ।
दानं दमश्च यज्ञश्च स्वाध्यायस्तप आर्जवम् ॥
śrībhagavānuvāca |
abhayaṃ sattvasaṃśuddhirjñānayogavyavasthitiḥ |
dānaṃ damaśca yajñaśca svādhyāyastapa ārjavam ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
श्रीभगवान बोले: निर्भयता, अंतःकरण की पूर्ण शुद्धि, ज्ञान और योग में दृढ़ स्थिति, दान, इंद्रियों का संयम, यज्ञ, शास्त्रों का स्वाध्याय, तप और सरलता;
Meaning in English
The Blessed Lord said: Fearlessness, a purified heart, steadfastness in the pursuit of knowledge and yoga, generosity, self-restraint, sacrifice, study of the scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness;
Bhagavad Gita 16.1 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| अभयम् | abhayam | fearlessness |
| सत्त्वसंशुद्धिः | sattva-saṃśuddhiḥ | purity of heart |
| ज्ञानयोगव्यवस्थितिः | jñāna-yoga-vyavasthitiḥ | steadfastness in knowledge and yoga |
| दानम् | dānam | charity |
| दमः च | damaḥ ca | and self-control |
| यज्ञः च | yajñaḥ ca | and sacrifice |
| स्वाध्यायः | svādhyāyaḥ | study of scripture |
| तपः | tapaḥ | austerity |
| आर्जवम् | ārjavam | straightforwardness |
Explanation
Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in knowledge and yoga, charity, self-control, sacrifice, study of scripture, austerity and straightforwardness…
Chapter 16 opens a list of twenty-six "divine qualities" (daivī sampad), completed in 16.2–3. Fearlessness comes first — many commentators note that without it no other virtue can be practised steadily.
भावार्थ
श्री भगवान ने कहा — निर्भयता, अन्तःकरण की शुद्धि, ज्ञान और योग में दृढ़ स्थिति, दान, इन्द्रिय-संयम, यज्ञ, स्वाध्याय, तप और सरलता…
Living it today
Pick one divine quality from this list to practise this week — begin with fearlessness or honesty.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 16.1?
Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in knowledge and yoga, charity, self-control, sacrifice, study of scripture, austerity and straightforwardness…
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 16.1?
Sri Krishna speaks this verse, in Chapter 16 (Daivasura Sampad Vibhaga Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 16.1 in daily life?
Pick one divine quality from this list to practise this week — begin with fearlessness or honesty.
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