Chapter 8, Verse 27
Part of 8: Akṣhar Brahma Yog — अक्षरब्रह्मयोगनैते सृती पार्थ जानन्योगी मुह्यति कश्चन। तस्मात्सर्वेषु कालेषु योगयुक्तो भवार्जुन॥
Transliteration
naite sṛitī pārtha jānan yogī muhyati kaśhchana tasmāt sarveṣhu kāleṣhu yoga-yukto bhavārjuna
Meaning
Knowing these paths, O Arjuna, no yogi is deluded; therefore, at all times, be steadfast in yoga.
Word-by-word meaning
na — neverete — these twosṛitī — pathspārtha — Arjun, the son of Prithajānan — knowingyogī — a yogimuhyati — bewilderedkaśhchana — anytasmāt — thereforesarveṣhu kāleṣhu — alwaysyoga-yuktaḥ — situated in Yogbhava — bearjuna — Arjun
Commentary
Knowing the nature of the two paths and the conseences they lead to, a Yogi never loses his discrimination. The Yogi who knows that the path of the gods or the path of light leads to Moksha (gradual liberation), and the path of darkness to Samsara or the world or region of birth and death, is no longer deluded. Knowledge of these two paths serves as a compass or a beaconlight to guide the Yogis steps at every moment. He strives to stick to the path of light.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita Chapter 8, Verse 27?▼
Knowing these paths, O Arjuna, no yogi is deluded; therefore, at all times, be steadfast in yoga.
Which chapter and verse of the Bhagavad Gita is this?▼
This is verse 27 of Chapter 8 (Akṣhar Brahma Yog — Path of the Eternal God) of the Bhagavad Gita, a scripture of 18 chapters and 700 verses spoken by Lord Krishna to Arjuna.