Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 17 · Shraddhatraya Vibhaga Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 17.25 तदित्यनभिसन्धाय फलं यज्ञतपःक्रियाः
श्लोक 17.25
तदित्यनभिसन्धाय फलं यज्ञतपःक्रियाः ।
दानक्रियाश्च विविधाः क्रियन्ते मोक्षकाङ्क्षिभिः ॥
tadityanabhisandhāya phalaṃ yajñatapaḥkriyāḥ |
dānakriyāśca vividhāḥ kriyante mokṣakāṅkṣibhiḥ ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
मोक्ष चाहने वाले लोग तत् का उच्चारण करके, फल की इच्छा न रखते हुए, अनेक प्रकार के यज्ञ, तप और दान के कर्म करते हैं।
Meaning in English
Uttering 'Tat', seekers of liberation perform various acts of sacrifice, austerity and charity without aiming at any reward.
Bhagavad Gita 17.25 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| तत् इति | tat iti | with the word Tat |
| अनभिसन्धाय | anabhisandhāya | without aiming at |
| फलम् | phalam | the fruit |
| यज्ञतपःक्रियाः | yajña-tapaḥ-kriyāḥ | acts of sacrifice and austerity |
| दानक्रियाः च | dāna-kriyāḥ ca | and acts of charity |
| विविधाः | vividhāḥ | of various kinds |
| क्रियन्ते | kriyante | are performed |
| मोक्षकाङ्क्षिभिः | mokṣa-kāṅkṣibhiḥ | by those seeking liberation |
Explanation
With the word Tat, and without aiming at any reward, those who seek liberation perform the various acts of sacrifice, austerity and charity. Tat means 'That', the Absolute beyond all names. Saying it reminds the doer that the act belongs to the Supreme and not to oneself, so it is offered without craving for results.
Tat recalls the great Upanishadic saying tat tvam asi, 'That thou art'. Shankara explains that by uttering Tat, which denotes Brahman, the seeker of liberation performs actions without desire for fruits. Commentators see in this verse a summary of the Gita's karma-yoga: work is done as an offering, and the fruit is surrendered. The word thus serves as a reminder of non-attachment, preparing the mind for the freedom that liberation brings.
भावार्थ
जो लोग मोक्ष चाहते हैं, वे फल की इच्छा न रखकर, तत् शब्द का उच्चारण करके अनेक प्रकार के यज्ञ, तप और दान के कर्म करते हैं। इससे कर्म परमात्मा को अर्पित होता है और फल की चिन्ता छूट जाती है।
Living it today
Before acting, quietly offer the result to something greater than yourself. This eases anxiety about outcomes and keeps the work pure.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 17.25?
With the word Tat, and without aiming at any reward, those who seek liberation perform the various acts of sacrifice, austerity and charity. Tat means 'That', the Absolute beyond all names. Saying it reminds the doer that the act belongs to the Supreme and not to oneself, so it is offered without craving for results.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 17.25?
Sri Krishna speaks this verse, in Chapter 17 (Shraddhatraya Vibhaga Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 17.25 in daily life?
Before acting, quietly offer the result to something greater than yourself. This eases anxiety about outcomes and keeps the work pure.
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