Srimad Bhagawad Gita Chapter 5
Srimad Bhagawad Gita Chapter 5
Srimad Bhagawad Gita Chapter 5
shrImadbhagavadgItA mUlam - pa~nchamo.adhyAyaH
OM shrI paramAtmane namaH
atha pa~nchamo.adhyAyaH |
karmasannyAsayogaH
arjuna uvAcha
sannyAsaM karmaNAM kRRiShNa punaryogaM cha shaMsasi |
yachChreya etayorekaM tanme brUhi sunishchitam || 1 ||
shrIbhagavAnuvAcha
sannyAsaH karmayogashcha niHshreyasakarAvubhau |
tayostu karmasannyAsAtkarmayogo vishiShyate || 2 ||
jneyaH sa nityasannyAsI yo na dveShTi na kANkShati |
nirdvandvo hi mahAbAho sukhaM bandhAtpramuchyate || 3 ||
sA~Nkhyayogau pRRithagbAlAH pravadanti na paNDitAH |
ekamapyAsthitaH samyagubhayorvindate phalam || 4 ||
yatsA~NkhyaiH prApyate sthAnaM tadyogairapi gamyate |
ekaM sA~NkhyaM cha yogaM cha yaH pashyati sa pashyati || 5 ||
sannyAsastu mahAbAho duHkhamAptumayogataH |
yogayukto munirbrahma nachireNAdhigachChati || 6 ||
yogayukto vishuddhAtmA vijitAtmA jitendriyaH |
sarvabhUtAtmabhUtAtmA kurvannapi na lipyate || 7 ||
naiva ki~nchitkaromIti yukto manyeta tattvavit |
pashyanshRRiNvanspRRishanjighrannashnangachChansvapa~nshvasan || 8 ||
pralapanvisRRijangRRihNannunmiShannimiShannapi |
indriyANIndriyArtheShu vartanta iti dhArayan || 9 ||
brahmaNyAdhAya karmANi sa~NgaM tyaktvA karoti yaH |
lipyate na sa pApena padmapatramivAmbhasA || 10 ||
kAyena manasA buddhyA kevalairindriyairapi |
yoginaH karma kurvanti sa~NgaM tyaktvAtmashuddhaye || 11 ||
yuktaH karmaphalaM tyaktvA shAntimApnoti naiShThikIm |
ayuktaH kAmakAreNa phale sakto nibadhyate || 12 ||
sarvakarmANi manasA sannyasyAste sukhaM vashI |
navadvAre pure dehI naiva kurvanna kArayan || 13 ||
na kartRRitvaM na karmANi lokasya sRRijati prabhuH |
na karmaphalasaMyogaM svabhAvastu pravartate || 14 ||
nAdatte kasyachitpApaM na chaiva sukRRitaM vibhuH |
ajnAnenAvRRitaM jnAnaM tena muhyanti jantavaH || 15 ||
jnAnena tu tadajnAnaM yeShAM nAshitamAtmanaH |
teShAmAdityavajj~nAnaM prakAshayati tatparam || 16 ||
tadbuddhayastadAtmAnastanniShThAstatparAyaNAH |
gachChantyapunarAvRRittiM j~nAnanirdhUtakalmaShAH || 17 ||
vidyAvinayasampanne brAhmaNe gavi hastini |
shuni chaiva shvapAke cha paNDitAH samadarshinaH || 18 ||
ihaiva tairjitaH sargo yeShAM sAmye sthitaM manaH |
nirdoShaM hi samaM brahma tasmAdbrahmaNi te sthitAH || 19 ||
na prahRRiShyetpriyaM prApya nodvijetprApya chApriyam |
sthirabuddhirasammUDho brahmavidbrahmaNi sthitaH || 20 ||
bAhyasparsheShvasaktAtmA vindatyAtmani yatsukham |
sa brahmayogayuktAtmA sukhamakShayamashnute || 21 ||
ye hi saMsparshajA bhogA duHkhayonaya eva te |
AdyantavantaH kaunteya na teShu ramate budhaH || 22 ||
shaknotIhaiva yaH soDhuM prAksharIravimokShaNAt |
kAmakrodhodbhavaM vegaM sa yuktaH sa sukhI naraH || 23 ||
yo.antaHsukho.antarArAmastathAntarjyotireva yaH |
sa yogI brahmanirvANaM brahmabhUto.adhigachChati || 24 ||
labhante brahmanirvANamRRiShayaH kShINakalmaShAH |
ChinnadvaidhA yatAtmAnaH sarvabhUtahite ratAH || 25 ||
kAmakrodhaviyuktAnAM yatInAM yatachetasAm |
abhito brahmanirvANaM vartate viditAtmanAm || 26 ||
sparshAnkRRitvA bahirbAhyAMshchakShushchaivAntare bhruvoH |
prANApAnau samau kRRitvA nAsAbhyantarachAriNau || 27 ||
yatendriyamanobuddhirmunirmokShaparAyaNaH |
vigatechChAbhayakrodho yaH sadA mukta eva saH || 28 ||
bhoktAraM yaj~natapasAM sarvalokamaheshvaram |
suhRRidaM sarvabhUtAnAM j~nAtvA mAM shAntimRRichChati || 29 ||
OM tatsaditi shrImadbhagavadgItAsUpaniShatsu brahmavidyAyAM yogashAstre
shrIkRRiShNArjunasaMvAde karmasannyAsayogo nAma pa~nchamo.adhyAyaH ||5 ||
About This Stotram
Srimad Bhagawad Gita Chapter 5
Sanskrit Title: श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता मूलम् - पञ्चमोऽध्यायः
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
Chapter 5 of the Bhagavad Gita is highly significant as it reconciles two seemingly opposing paths to spiritual liberation: Karma Sannyasa Yoga (the yoga of renunciation of actions) and Karma Yoga (the yoga of selfless action). Lord Krishna clarifies that both paths lead to the same ultimate goal, but Karma Yoga is often considered superior and more accessible for most individuals. This chapter emphasizes the importance of performing one's duties without attachment to the results, seeing the divine in all beings, and maintaining inner equanimity. It teaches that true renunciation lies not in abandoning actions, but in renouncing the ego and the desire for the fruits of those actions. By understanding and practicing the principles of Karma Yoga as expounded in this chapter, devotees can purify their minds, overcome desires and aversions, and ultimately attain Moksha (liberation).
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Krishna |
| Author | Vyasa |
| Type | Chapter |
| Category | Gita |
| Number of Verses | 30 |
| Origin | This stotram is the fifth chapter of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita, a foundational scripture in Hinduism. The Bhagavad Gita is part of the epic Mahabharata, specifically the Bhishma Parva. It is considered a divine discourse delivered by Lord Krishna to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. The exact date of composition is uncertain, but it is generally attributed to the period of the Mahabharata's compilation, likely several centuries BCE. The chapter is titled 'Karma Sannyasa Yoga', which deals with the yoga of renunciation of actions and the yoga of action. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Understanding the distinction between renunciation and action.
- Attaining equanimity in success and failure.
- Achieving liberation through selfless action.
- Developing detachment from the fruits of labor.
- Realizing the oneness of action and knowledge.
Best Time to Recite
Anytime, but particularly beneficial during periods of confusion regarding one's duties or when facing challenges in life. Reciting it in the morning can set a spiritual tone for the day.
Historical Context
The Srimad Bhagavad Gita, including Chapter 5, is believed to have been revealed by Lord Krishna to Arjuna during the Mahabharata war. The author is traditionally attributed to Maharishi Vyasa, who compiled the Vedas and the Mahabharata. The discourse takes place on the battlefield just before the war begins, addressing Arjuna's existential crisis and moral dilemma. Chapter 5, 'Karma Sannyasa Yoga', was spoken by Lord Krishna in response to Arjuna's query about the superiority of renunciation (sannyasa) versus action (karma yoga). The philosophical context is the ancient Indian tradition of seeking liberation (moksha) through various spiritual disciplines, and Krishna's discourse aims to provide a practical and universally applicable path.
Alternate Names
- Karma Sannyasa Yoga
- The Yoga of Renunciation of Action
Related Stotrams
- Srimad Bhagawad Gita Chapter 2
- Srimad Bhagawad Gita Chapter 3
- Srimad Bhagawad Gita Chapter 4
- Srimad Bhagawad Gita Chapter 6
Last Updated: 2025-12-01