Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 16 · Daivasura Sampad Vibhaga Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 16.3 तेजः क्षमा धृतिः शौचमद्रोहो नातिमानिता
श्लोक 16.3
तेजः क्षमा धृतिः शौचमद्रोहो नातिमानिता ।
भवन्ति सम्पदं दैवीमभिजातस्य भारत ॥
tejaḥ kṣamā dhṛtiḥ śaucamadroho nātimānitā |
bhavanti sampadaṃ daivīmabhijātasya bhārata ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
तेज, क्षमा, धैर्य, पवित्रता, किसी से द्रोह न रखना और अत्यधिक अभिमान का न होना, हे भारत (अर्जुन)! ये सब दैवी स्वभाव लेकर जन्मे व्यक्ति के गुण हैं।
Meaning in English
vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, cleanliness, freedom from malice and from excessive pride: these, O Bharata (Arjuna, descendant of Bharata), are found in one born with the divine nature.
Bhagavad Gita 16.3 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| तेजः | tejaḥ | vigour |
| क्षमा | kṣamā | forgiveness |
| धृतिः | dhṛtiḥ | fortitude |
| शौचम् | śaucam | purity |
| अद्रोहः | adrohaḥ | absence of malice |
| न अतिमानिता | na atimānitā | absence of pride |
| भवन्ति | bhavanti | are |
| सम्पदम् दैवीम् | sampadam daivīm | the divine endowment |
| अभिजातस्य | abhijātasya | of one born to |
| भारत | bhārata | O Bharata |
Explanation
Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, freedom from malice and from excessive pride — these belong to one born with the divine qualities, O Bharata.
The list ends with qualities of strength (vigour, fortitude) balanced by gentleness (forgiveness, no malice, humility). The divine character is both strong and kind.
भावार्थ
तेज, क्षमा, धैर्य, शुद्धि, द्रोह का अभाव और अभिमान का न होना — हे भारत, ये दैवी सम्पदा लेकर उत्पन्न हुए मनुष्य के लक्षण हैं।
Living it today
Be strong and gentle together — firm in what is right, forgiving towards people.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 16.3?
Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, freedom from malice and from excessive pride — these belong to one born with the divine qualities, O Bharata.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 16.3?
Sri Krishna speaks this verse, in Chapter 16 (Daivasura Sampad Vibhaga Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 16.3 in daily life?
Be strong and gentle together — firm in what is right, forgiving towards people.
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