Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 3 · Karma Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 3.31 ये मे मतमिदं नित्यमनुतिष्ठन्ति मानवाः
श्लोक 3.31
ये मे मतमिदं नित्यमनुतिष्ठन्ति मानवाः ।
श्रद्धावन्तोऽनसूयन्तो मुच्यन्ते तेऽपि कर्मभिः ॥
ye me matamidaṃ nityamanutiṣṭhanti mānavāḥ |
śraddhāvanto'nasūyanto mucyante te'pi karmabhiḥ ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
जो मनुष्य श्रद्धा के साथ और दोष-दृष्टि छोड़कर मेरे इस मत का सदा पालन करते हैं, वे भी कर्मों के बंधन से मुक्त हो जाते हैं।
Meaning in English
Those who constantly follow this teaching of Mine with faith and without finding fault are also freed from the bondage of action.
Bhagavad Gita 3.31 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ये | ye | those who |
| मे | me | my |
| मतम् | matam | teaching |
| इदम् | idam | this |
| नित्यम् | nityam | constantly |
| अनुतिष्ठन्ति | anutiṣṭhanti | follow, practise |
| मानवाः | mānavāḥ | people |
| श्रद्धावन्तः | śraddhāvantaḥ | with faith |
| अनसूयन्तः | anasūyantaḥ | without fault-finding |
| मुच्यन्ते | mucyante | are freed |
| ते | te | they |
| अपि | api | too |
| कर्मभिः | karmabhiḥ | from (the bondage of) actions |
Explanation
Those who constantly follow this teaching of mine, with faith and without finding fault, are also freed from the bondage of action.
After the summary in verse 30, Krishna states the result of practising it. Two qualities are named: shraddha, trust that allows one to try the teaching, and anasuya, freedom from carping or envy. Shankara notes that even those who practise karma yoga without full knowledge are gradually freed. Ramanuja reads the teaching as acting with the Lord as the true doer. The word 'api' (also) suggests that even ordinary followers, not only sages, can be freed.
भावार्थ
जो मनुष्य दोष-दृष्टि से रहित और श्रद्धायुक्त होकर मेरे इस मत का सदा पालन करते हैं, वे भी सम्पूर्ण कर्मों के बन्धन से छूट जाते हैं।
Living it today
Give a good teaching a fair, sincere trial before judging it. Faith combined with practice is how real change happens.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 3.31?
Those who constantly follow this teaching of mine, with faith and without finding fault, are also freed from the bondage of action.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 3.31?
Sri Krishna speaks this verse, in Chapter 3 (Karma Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 3.31 in daily life?
Give a good teaching a fair, sincere trial before judging it. Faith combined with practice is how real change happens.
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