Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 8 · Akshara Brahma Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 8.27 नैते सृती पार्थ जानन्योगी मुह्यति कश्चन
श्लोक 8.27
नैते सृती पार्थ जानन्योगी मुह्यति कश्चन ।
तस्मात्सर्वेषु कालेषु योगयुक्तो भवार्जुन ॥
naite sṛtī pārtha jānanyogī muhyati kaścana |
tasmātsarveṣu kāleṣu yogayukto bhavārjuna ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
हे पार्थ, इन दोनों मार्गों को जानने वाला कोई भी योगी मोह में नहीं पड़ता। इसलिए हे अर्जुन, तुम हर समय योग में स्थित रहो।
Meaning in English
O Partha, no yogi who knows these two paths is ever deluded. Therefore, Arjuna, be steadfast in yoga at all times.
Bhagavad Gita 8.27 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| न | na | not |
| एते | ete | these |
| सृती | sṛtī | two paths |
| पार्थ | pārtha | O Partha |
| जानन् | jānan | knowing |
| योगी | yogī | a yogi |
| मुह्यति | muhyati | is deluded |
| कश्चन | kaścana | any |
| तस्मात् | tasmāt | therefore |
| सर्वेषु कालेषु | sarveṣu kāleṣu | at all times |
| योगयुक्तः | yoga-yuktaḥ | steadfast in yoga |
| भव | bhava | be |
| अर्जुन | arjuna | O Arjuna |
Explanation
No yogi who knows these two paths, O Partha, is ever confused. Therefore, Arjuna, be steadfast in yoga at all times. Knowing where each path leads, the wise are not drawn to lesser goals. So live in yoga always, not only at the end.
This is the practical conclusion of the discussion of death. Knowing that action for reward leads back into the cycle while knowledge and devotion lead beyond, the yogi is not tempted by lesser goals. Shankara says such a person no longer seeks heaven through rituals. Ramanuja adds that the devotee meditates on the bright path as part of daily remembrance. Instead of worrying about the moment of death, Arjuna is told to live in yoga always, echoing 8.7: remember me at all times, and fight.
भावार्थ
हे पार्थ, इन दोनों मार्गों को जानने वाला कोई भी योगी मोहित नहीं होता। इसलिए हे अर्जुन, तुम सब समय योग से युक्त रहो। अर्थात् केवल अन्त समय नहीं, पूरा जीवन ही योगमय हो।
Living it today
Instead of saving spirituality for special occasions, bring a little steadiness and remembrance into every hour of the ordinary day.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 8.27?
No yogi who knows these two paths, O Partha, is ever confused. Therefore, Arjuna, be steadfast in yoga at all times. Knowing where each path leads, the wise are not drawn to lesser goals. So live in yoga always, not only at the end.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 8.27?
Sri Krishna speaks this verse, in Chapter 8 (Akshara Brahma Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 8.27 in daily life?
Instead of saving spirituality for special occasions, bring a little steadiness and remembrance into every hour of the ordinary day.
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