Bhagavad Gita · Sankhya Yoga — The Yoga of Knowledge
Chapter 2, Verse 17
"Bhagavad Gita 2.17" — meaning and explanation.
अविनाशि तु तद्विद्धि येन सर्वमिदं ततम् | विनाशमव्ययस्यास्य न कश्चित्कर्तुमर्हति
avināśi tu tadviddhi yena sarvamidaṃ tatam . vināśamavyayasyāsya na kaścitkartumarhati
Meaning
2.17 Know that to be indestructible, by Which all this is pervaded. None can cause the destruction of That, the Imperishable.
।।2.17।। उस वस्तु को तुम अविनाशी जानों, जिससे यह सम्पूर्ण जगत् व्याप्त है। इस अव्यय का नाश करने में कोई भी समर्थ नहीं है।।
Explanation
This verse belongs to Sankhya Yoga — The Yoga of Knowledge. Read it with the surrounding verses to understand how Krishna's teaching develops through the dialogue with Arjuna.
Life Lesson
Study Bhagavad Gita 2.17 slowly, then express its central teaching through one thoughtful action in daily life.
Context
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, verse 17, from Krishna's dialogue with Arjuna at Kurukshetra.
Bhagavad Gita 2.17
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 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bhagavad Gita 2.17 mean?
2.17 Know that to be indestructible, by Which all this is pervaded. None can cause the destruction of That, the Imperishable.
What is the life lesson of this verse?
Study Bhagavad Gita 2.17 slowly, then express its central teaching through one thoughtful action in daily life.
What is the context of this verse?
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, verse 17, from Krishna's dialogue with Arjuna at Kurukshetra.