Bhagavad Gita · Jnana Karma Sannyasa Yoga — Knowledge and Renunciation of Action
Chapter 4, Verse 27
"Bhagavad Gita 4.27" — meaning and explanation.
सर्वाणीन्द्रियकर्माणि प्राणकर्माणि चापरे | आत्मसंयमयोगाग्नौ जुह्वति ज्ञानदीपिते
sarvāṇīndriyakarmāṇi prāṇakarmāṇi cāpare . ātmasaṃyamayogāgnau juhvati jñānadīpite
Meaning
4.27 Others again sacrifice all the functions of the senses and those of the breath (vital energy or Prana) in the fire of the Yoga of self-restraint kindled by knowledge.
।।4.27।। दूसरे (योगीजन) सम्पूर्ण इन्द्रियों के तथा प्राणों के कर्मों को ज्ञान से प्रकाशित आत्मसंयमयोगरूप अग्नि में हवन करते हैं।।
Explanation
4.27 सर्वाणि all? इन्द्रियकर्माणि functions of the senses? प्राणकर्माणि functions of the breath (vital energy)? च and? अपरे other? आत्मसंयमयोगाग्नौ in the fire of the Yoga of selfrestraitn? जुह्वति sacrifice? ज्ञानदीपिते kindled by knowledge.Commentary Just as a lamp is kindled by oil? so also the fire of the Yoga of selfcontrol is kindled by knowledge. When the Yogi concentrates or fixes his mind on Brahman or the Self? the senses and the breath cease to function. The senses and the breath are absorbed into their cause.
Life Lesson
Study Bhagavad Gita 4.27 slowly, then express its central teaching through one thoughtful action in daily life.
Context
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 4, verse 27, from Krishna's dialogue with Arjuna at Kurukshetra.
Bhagavad Gita 4.27
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 4.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bhagavad Gita 4.27 mean?
4.27 Others again sacrifice all the functions of the senses and those of the breath (vital energy or Prana) in the fire of the Yoga of self-restraint kindled by knowledge.
What is the life lesson of this verse?
Study Bhagavad Gita 4.27 slowly, then express its central teaching through one thoughtful action in daily life.
What is the context of this verse?
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 4, verse 27, from Krishna's dialogue with Arjuna at Kurukshetra.