Category Archives: Gita

Bhagavad Gita 18.48

The verse 18.48 from the Bhagavad Gita is:

“सहजं कर्म कौन्तेय सदोषमपि न त्यजेत्।
सर्वारम्भा हि दोषेण धूमेनाग्निरिवावृताः।।”

The English interpretation is:

“Every endeavor is covered by some fault, just as fire is covered by smoke. One should not give up the work that suits their nature, even if such work is enveloped by faults.” Continue reading Bhagavad Gita 18.48

Bhagavad Gita 18.47

Verse 18.47 from the Bhagavad Gita reads as follows:

श्रेयान्स्वधर्मो विगुणः परधर्मात्स्वनुष्ठितात्‌।
स्वभावनियतं कर्म कुर्वन्नाप्नोति किल्बिषम्‌।।

“śreyānswa-dharmo viguṇaḥ para-dharmātsv-anuṣhṭhitāt,
svabhāva-niyataṁ karma kurvannāpnoti kilbiṣham.”

The above verse can be translated as: Continue reading Bhagavad Gita 18.47

Bhagavad Gita 18.43

The 43rd verse of chapter 18 of Bhagavad Gita is as follows:

“shauryam tejo dhritirdaakshyam yuddhe chaapy apalaayanam,
daanamishvara-bhaavashcha kshatram karma svabhaava-jam”

The verse 18.43 from the Bhagavad Gita is referring to the Kshatriya varna. The Kshatriya varna is traditionally associated with warriors, rulers, and administrators. In ancient India, the Kshatriyas were responsible for protecting society. The verse is emphasizing the qualities that a Kshatriya must possess in order to perform their duties effectively, such as bravery, power, determination, skill in warfare, pride and never to retreat from battle. Additionally, the verse mentions that a Kshatriya must have the quality of large-heartedness in charity.