Bhagavad Gita · Daivasura Sampad Vibhaga Yoga — Divine and Demonic Qualities
Chapter 16, Verse 15
"Bhagavad Gita 16.15" — meaning and explanation.
आढ्योऽभिजनवानस्मि कोऽन्योऽस्ति सदृशो मया | यक्ष्ये दास्यामि मोदिष्य इत्यज्ञानविमोहिताः
āḍhyo.abhijanavānasmi ko.anyo.asti sadṛśo mayā . yakṣye dāsyāmi modiṣya ityajñānavimohitāḥ
Meaning
16.15 "I am rich and born in a noble family. Who else is equal to me? I shall perform sacrifices. I shall give (charity). I shall rejoice," thus deluded by ignorance.
।।16.15।। "मैं धनवान् और श्रेष्ठकुल में जन्मा हूँ। मेरे समान दूसरा कौन है?",'मैं यज्ञ करूंगा', 'मैं दान दूँगा', 'मैं मौज करूँगा' - इस प्रकार के अज्ञान से वे मोहित होते हैं।।
Explanation
16.15 आढ्यः rich? अभिजनवान् wellborn? अस्मि (I) am? कः who? अन्यः else? अस्ति is? सदृशः eal? मया to me? यक्ष्ये (I) will sacrifice? दास्यामि (I) will give? मोदिष्ये (I) will rejoice? इति thus? अज्ञानविमोहिताः deluded by ignorance.Commentary Kubera (the god of wealth) may be wealthy? but he cannot be compared with me. Even Vishnu Himself does not possess the wealth that I possess. In comparison with my illustrious family and the extent of my relations even Brahma is indeed of inferior descent. They are as nothing when compared with me. Who then is there in the whole world eal to meWellborn Born in a family learned in the scriptures for seven generations. None is eal to me in this respect. I will do may sacrificial rites to get name and fame. None is eal to me in this respect also. I will give money and presents to those who entertain me with dance? music and songs in praise of me. None is eal to me in charity (giving) also. I will indulge in eating? drinking and women.
Life Lesson
Study Bhagavad Gita 16.15 slowly, then express its central teaching through one thoughtful action in daily life.
Context
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 16, verse 15, from Krishna's dialogue with Arjuna at Kurukshetra.
Bhagavad Gita 16.15
This page presents the Sanskrit verse, transliteration, Hindi meaning, English meaning, and a simple explanation for study. For a fuller understanding, read this shloka in sequence with the rest of Bhagavad Gita Chapter 16.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bhagavad Gita 16.15 mean?
16.15 "I am rich and born in a noble family. Who else is equal to me? I shall perform sacrifices. I shall give (charity). I shall rejoice," thus deluded by ignorance.
What is the life lesson of this verse?
Study Bhagavad Gita 16.15 slowly, then express its central teaching through one thoughtful action in daily life.
What is the context of this verse?
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 16, verse 15, from Krishna's dialogue with Arjuna at Kurukshetra.