Wherever a being is born, whether unmoving or moving, know thou, O best of the Bharatas (Arjuna), that it is from the union of the field and its knower.

Swami Sivananda

O scion of the Bharata dynasty, whatever object, moving or non-moving, comes into existence, know that to be from the combination of the field and the Knower of the field!

Swami Gambirananda

Follows the commentary of Shankara (Advaita).

Whatever being is born, whether it be moving or stationary, know, O Arjuna, that it is through the combination of the Ksetra (body) and Ksetrajna (knower of the Field).

Swami Adidevananda

Follows the commentary of Ramanuja (Vishishtadvaita).

Whatever living being is born, stationary or moving, you should know that all this has a close connection with the Field and the Field-sensitizer, O best of the Bharatas!

Dr. S. Sankaranarayan

Follows the commentary of Abhinavagupta (Kashmir Shaivism).

Wherever life is seen in things movable or immovable, it is the result of the combination of Matter and Spirit.

Shri Purohit Swami

हे भरतवंशियोंमें श्रेष्ठ अर्जुन ! स्थावर और जंगम जितने भी प्राणी पैदा होते हैं, उनको तुम क्षेत्र और क्षेत्रज्ञके संयोगसे उत्पन्न हुए समझो।

Swami Ramsukhdas

हे भरत श्रेष्ठ ! यावन्मात्र जो कुछ भी स्थावर जंगम (चराचर) वस्तु उत्पन्न होती है, उस सबको तुम क्षेत्र और क्षेत्रज्ञ के संयोग से उत्पन्न हुई जानो।

Swami Tejomayananda