Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 2 · Sankhya Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 2.37 हतो वा प्राप्स्यसि स्वर्गं जित्वा वा महीम्
श्लोक 2.37
हतो वा प्राप्स्यसि स्वर्गं जित्वा वा भोक्ष्यसे महीम् ।
तस्मादुत्तिष्ठ कौन्तेय युद्धाय कृतनिश्चयः ॥
hato vā prāpsyasi svargaṃ jitvā vā bhokṣyase mahīm |
tasmāduttiṣṭha kaunteya yuddhāya kṛtaniścayaḥ ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
यदि तुम युद्ध में मारे गए तो स्वर्ग पाओगे, और यदि जीत गए तो पृथ्वी का राज्य भोगोगे। इसलिए हे कुन्तीपुत्र, युद्ध का निश्चय करके खड़े हो जाओ।
Meaning in English
If you are killed, you will reach heaven; if you win, you will enjoy the earth. So rise up, son of Kunti, resolved to fight.
Bhagavad Gita 2.37 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| हतः वा | hataḥ vā | either slain |
| प्राप्स्यसि स्वर्गम् | prāpsyasi svargam | you will attain heaven |
| जित्वा वा | jitvā vā | or victorious |
| भोक्ष्यसे महीम् | bhokṣyase mahīm | you will enjoy the earth |
| तस्मात् उत्तिष्ठ | tasmāt uttiṣṭha | therefore arise |
| कौन्तेय | kaunteya | O son of Kunti |
| युद्धाय कृत-निश्चयः | yuddhāya kṛta-niścayaḥ | resolved to fight |
Explanation
If you are slain you will attain heaven; if you win you will enjoy the earth. Therefore arise, O son of Kunti, resolved to fight.
From the warrior's point of view, there is no loss in doing one's duty: either outcome is good. Krishna again calls, "Uttishtha!"
भावार्थ
यदि युद्ध में मारे गए तो स्वर्ग पाओगे, और जीत गए तो पृथ्वी का राज्य भोगोगे; इसलिए हे कौन्तेय, युद्ध का निश्चय करके उठ खड़े हो।
Living it today
When you have done what is right, every outcome becomes acceptable.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 2.37?
If you are slain you will attain heaven; if you win you will enjoy the earth. Therefore arise, O son of Kunti, resolved to fight.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 2.37?
Sri Krishna speaks this verse, in Chapter 2 (Sankhya Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 2.37 in daily life?
When you have done what is right, every outcome becomes acceptable.
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