Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 7 · Jnana Vijnana Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 7.3 मनुष्याणां सहस्रेषु कश्चिद्यतति सिद्धये
श्लोक 7.3
मनुष्याणां सहस्रेषु कश्चिद्यतति सिद्धये ।
यततामपि सिद्धानां कश्चिन्मां वेत्ति तत्त्वतः ॥
manuṣyāṇāṃ sahasreṣu kaścidyatati siddhaye |
yatatāmapi siddhānāṃ kaścinmāṃ vetti tattvataḥ ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
हजारों मनुष्यों में कोई एक ही सिद्धि के लिए प्रयत्न करता है, और प्रयत्न करने वाले सिद्धों में भी कोई एक ही मुझे वास्तविक रूप से जान पाता है।
Meaning in English
Among thousands of people, hardly one strives for perfection; and even among those who strive and succeed, hardly one knows Me in truth.
Bhagavad Gita 7.3 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| मनुष्याणाम् | manuṣyāṇām | of human beings |
| सहस्रेषु | sahasreṣu | among thousands |
| कश्चित् | kaścit | someone |
| यतति | yatati | strives |
| सिद्धये | siddhaye | for perfection |
| यतताम् | yatatām | of those striving |
| अपि | api | even |
| सिद्धानाम् | siddhānām | of the accomplished |
| कश्चित् | kaścit | someone |
| माम् | mām | me |
| वेत्ति | vetti | knows |
| तत्त्वतः | tattvataḥ | in truth |
Explanation
Among thousands of human beings, hardly one strives for perfection; and even among those who strive and succeed, hardly one knows me in truth. Krishna stresses how rare and precious the knowledge he is about to give really is. Sincerity matters more than numbers.
The verse explains why Arjuna should listen attentively. Shankara reads siddhānām as those who strive, regarded as accomplished because they have begun; even among them few reach true knowledge. Ramanuja reads it as those who have realised the self, among whom few go further to know the Lord as he is. The verse is not meant to discourage; it shows the value of the teaching and the need for sincerity, and is often quoted to emphasise how uncommon deep spiritual commitment is.
भावार्थ
हजारों मनुष्यों में कोई एक सिद्धि के लिए प्रयत्न करता है, और प्रयत्न करने वाले सिद्धों में भी कोई एक ही मुझे तत्त्व से जानता है। इसीलिए यह ज्ञान अत्यन्त दुर्लभ और मूल्यवान है।
Living it today
Do not measure your path by how many others walk it; sincere effort is rare and worth keeping even when you feel alone.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 7.3?
Among thousands of human beings, hardly one strives for perfection; and even among those who strive and succeed, hardly one knows me in truth. Krishna stresses how rare and precious the knowledge he is about to give really is. Sincerity matters more than numbers.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 7.3?
Sri Krishna speaks this verse, in Chapter 7 (Jnana Vijnana Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 7.3 in daily life?
Do not measure your path by how many others walk it; sincere effort is rare and worth keeping even when you feel alone.
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