Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 5 · Karma Sannyasa Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 5.28 यतेन्द्रियमनोबुद्धिर्मुनिर्मोक्षपरायणः
श्लोक 5.28
यतेन्द्रियमनोबुद्धिर्मुनिर्मोक्षपरायणः ।
विगतेच्छाभयक्रोधो यः सदा मुक्त एव सः ॥
yatendriyamanobuddhirmunirmokṣaparāyaṇaḥ |
vigatecchābhayakrodho yaḥ sadā mukta eva saḥ ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
जिसने इन्द्रियाँ, मन और बुद्धि वश में कर ली हैं, जो मोक्ष को ही लक्ष्य मानता है और इच्छा, भय तथा क्रोध से रहित है, वह मुनि सदा मुक्त ही है।
Meaning in English
with senses, mind and intellect controlled, the sage intent on liberation, free from desire, fear and anger, is indeed forever free.
Bhagavad Gita 5.28 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| यतेन्द्रियमनोबुद्धिः | yatendriya-mano-buddhiḥ | with senses, mind and intellect controlled |
| मुनिः | muniḥ | the sage |
| मोक्षपरायणः | mokṣa-parāyaṇaḥ | intent on liberation |
| विगतेच्छाभयक्रोधः | vigatecchā-bhaya-krodhaḥ | free from desire, fear and anger |
| यः | yaḥ | who |
| सदा | sadā | always |
| मुक्तः एव | muktaḥ eva | is liberated indeed |
| सः | saḥ | he |
Explanation
The sage who has controlled the senses, mind and intellect, who holds liberation as the supreme goal, and from whom desire, fear and anger have gone, is truly liberated forever. Continuing the previous verse, it describes the result of meditation.
Desire, fear and anger are named together as the main disturbers of the mind; the same trio appears in 2.56 and 4.10. Shankara says such a sage is free already, not merely on the way to freedom. Ramanuja reads it as one who is as good as free, since liberation is assured. The pair of verses closes the chapter's practical teaching, after which 5.29 points to the Lord as the friend of all beings.
भावार्थ
जिसने इन्द्रियाँ, मन और बुद्धि को जीत लिया है, जो मोक्ष को ही परम लक्ष्य मानता है और जिसकी इच्छा, भय और क्रोध नष्ट हो गए हैं, वह मुनि सदा मुक्त ही है।
Living it today
Notice which of desire, fear or anger drives you most often; working gently on that one brings more freedom than any outer change.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 5.28?
The sage who has controlled the senses, mind and intellect, who holds liberation as the supreme goal, and from whom desire, fear and anger have gone, is truly liberated forever. Continuing the previous verse, it describes the result of meditation.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 5.28?
Sri Krishna speaks this verse, in Chapter 5 (Karma Sannyasa Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 5.28 in daily life?
Notice which of desire, fear or anger drives you most often; working gently on that one brings more freedom than any outer change.
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