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Bhagavad Gita 4.39 श्रद्धावाँल्लभते ज्ञानं तत्परः संयतेन्द्रियः

Sri Krishna Chapter 4, Verse 39 With word-by-word notes

श्लोक 4.39

श्रद्धावाँल्लभते ज्ञानं तत्परः संयतेन्द्रियः ।
ज्ञानं लब्ध्वा परां शान्तिमचिरेणाधिगच्छति ॥

śraddhāvām̐llabhate jñānaṃ tatparaḥ saṃyatendriyaḥ |
jñānaṃ labdhvā parāṃ śāntimacireṇādhigacchati ||

हिन्दी अर्थ

श्रद्धावान, उसी में लगा रहने वाला और इन्द्रियों को वश में रखने वाला मनुष्य ज्ञान प्राप्त करता है। ज्ञान पाकर वह शीघ्र ही परम शांति को प्राप्त होता है।

Meaning in English

One who has faith, who is devoted to it, and whose senses are controlled gains knowledge. Having gained knowledge, one soon attains supreme peace.

Bhagavad Gita 4.39 — word by word

WordTransliterationMeaning
श्रद्धावान्śraddhāvānone with faith
लभतेlabhategains
ज्ञानम्jñānamknowledge
तत्परःtat-paraḥdevoted to it
संयतेन्द्रियःsaṃyata-indriyaḥwith senses controlled
ज्ञानम् लब्ध्वाjñānam labdhvāhaving gained knowledge
पराम् शान्तिम्parām śāntimsupreme peace
अचिरेणacireṇasoon
अधिगच्छतिadhigacchatiattains

Explanation

One who has faith, who is devoted to it and has the senses under control, gains knowledge; and having gained knowledge, soon attains supreme peace.

Three qualities make a learner: śraddhā (faith or trust), dedication, and self-control. Knowledge gained this way does not stay in the head; it ripens into peace.

भावार्थ

श्रद्धावान, तत्पर और जितेन्द्रिय मनुष्य ज्ञान को प्राप्त होता है; और ज्ञान पाकर वह शीघ्र ही परम शान्ति को प्राप्त होता है।

Living it today

Learn with trust, dedication and discipline — and let what you learn change how you live.

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 4.39?

One who has faith, who is devoted to it and has the senses under control, gains knowledge; and having gained knowledge, soon attains supreme peace.

Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 4.39?

Sri Krishna speaks this verse, in Chapter 4 (Jnana Karma Sannyasa Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.

How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 4.39 in daily life?

Learn with trust, dedication and discipline — and let what you learn change how you live.

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