Sārathi

Word

ātmā

Used in 51 verses of the Bhagavad Gita.

How it is translated

Every verse

  1. 2.45त्रैगुण्यविषया वेदा निस्त्रैगुण्यो भवार्जुन।trai-guṇya-viṣhayā vedā nistrai-guṇyo bhavārjunaThe Vedas deal with the three attributes; be thou above these three attributes. O Arjuna, free yourself from the pairs of opposites and ever remain in the quality of…Here: situated in the self
  2. 2.64रागद्वेषवियुक्तैस्तु विषयानिन्द्रियैश्चरन्।rāga-dveṣha-viyuktais tu viṣhayān indriyaiśh charanBut the self-controlled man, moving among objects with the senses restrained and free from attraction and repulsion, attains peace.Here: controlling one’s mind
  3. 3.6कर्मेन्द्रियाणि संयम्य य आस्ते मनसा स्मरन्।karmendriyāṇi sanyamya ya āste manasā smaranHe who, restraining the organs of action, sits thinking of the sense-objects in his mind, he of deluded understanding is called a hypocrite.Here: the deluded
  4. 3.13यज्ञशिष्टाशिनः सन्तो मुच्यन्ते सर्वकिल्बिषैः।yajña-śhiṣhṭāśhinaḥ santo muchyante sarva-kilbiṣhaiḥThe righteous who eat the remnants of the sacrifice are freed from all sins; but those sinful ones who cook food solely for their own sake indeed consume sin.Here: for their own sake
  5. 3.17यस्त्वात्मरतिरेव स्यादात्मतृप्तश्च मानवः।yas tvātma-ratir eva syād ātma-tṛiptaśh cha mānavaḥBut for that man who rejoices only in the Self, who is satisfied with the Self and is content in the Self alone, indeed there is nothing to do.Here: rejoice in the self
  6. 3.27प्रकृतेः क्रियमाणानि गुणैः कर्माणि सर्वशः।prakṛiteḥ kriyamāṇāni guṇaiḥ karmāṇi sarvaśhaḥAll actions are wrought in all cases by the qualities of Nature alone. He whose mind is deluded by egoism thinks, "I am the doer."Here: those who are bewildered by the ego and misidentify themselves with the body
  7. 4.6अजोऽपि सन्नव्ययात्मा भूतानामीश्वरोऽपि सन्।ajo ’pi sannavyayātmā bhūtānām īśhvaro ’pi sanThough I am unborn and of imperishable nature, and though I am the Lord of all beings, yet, governing my own nature, I am born by my own Maya.Here: Imperishable nature
  8. 4.21निराशीर्यतचित्तात्मा त्यक्तसर्वपरिग्रहः।nirāśhīr yata-chittātmā tyakta-sarva-parigrahaḥWithout hope, controlling the mind and the self, having abandoned all covetousness, and performing only bodily actions, one incurs no sin.Here: mind and intellect
  9. 4.27सर्वाणीन्द्रियकर्माणि प्राणकर्माणि चापरे।sarvāṇīndriya-karmāṇi prāṇa-karmāṇi chāpareOthers 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.Here: in the fire of the controlled mind
  10. 4.40अज्ञश्चाश्रद्दधानश्च संशयात्मा विनश्यति।ajñaśh chāśhraddadhānaśh cha sanśhayātmā vinaśhyatiThe ignorant, the faithless, and the doubting self go to destruction; there is neither this world nor the other, nor happiness for the doubting one.Here: a person
  11. 4.41योगसंन्यस्तकर्माणं ज्ञानसंछिन्नसंशयम्।yoga-sannyasta-karmāṇaṁ jñāna-sañchhinna-sanśhayamHe who has renounced actions through Yoga, whose doubts have been dispelled by knowledge, and who is self-possessed—such a one is not bound by actions, O Arjuna.Here: situated in knowledge of the self
  12. 5.7योगयुक्तो विशुद्धात्मा विजितात्मा जितेन्द्रियः।yoga-yukto viśhuddhātmā vijitātmā jitendriyaḥHe who is devoted to the path of action, whose mind is pure, who has conquered the self, who has subdued his senses, and who realizes his Self as the Self in all beings…Here: one with purified intellect
  13. 5.11कायेन मनसा बुद्ध्या केवलैरिन्द्रियैरपि।kāyena manasā buddhyā kevalair indriyair apiYogis, having abandoned attachment, perform actions only through the body, mind, intellect, and even the senses, for the purification of the self.Here: of the self
  14. 5.21बाह्यस्पर्शेष्वसक्तात्मा विन्दत्यात्मनि यत्सुखम्।bāhya-sparśheṣhvasaktātmā vindatyātmani yat sukhamWith the self unattached to external contacts, he finds happiness in the Self; with the self engaged in the meditation of Brahman, he attains endless happiness.Here: those who are unattached
  15. 6.5उद्धरेदात्मनाऽऽत्मानं नात्मानमवसादयेत्।uddhared ātmanātmānaṁ nātmānam avasādayetOne should raise oneself by one's own self alone; let not one lower oneself; for the self alone is one's own friend, and the self alone is one's own enemy.Here: the mind
  16. 6.6बन्धुरात्माऽऽत्मनस्तस्य येनात्मैवात्मना जितः।bandhur ātmātmanas tasya yenātmaivātmanā jitaḥThe Self is the friend of the self of him by whom the Self has been conquered; but to the unconquered self, this Self stands in the position of an enemy, like an…Here: the mind
  17. 6.7जितात्मनः प्रशान्तस्य परमात्मा समाहितः।jitātmanaḥ praśhāntasya paramātmā samāhitaḥThe Supreme Self of him who is self-controlled and peaceful remains balanced in cold and heat, pleasure and pain, as well as in honor and dishonor.Here: God
  18. 6.8ज्ञानविज्ञानतृप्तात्मा कूटस्थो विजितेन्द्रियः।jñāna-vijñāna-tṛiptātmā kūṭa-stho vijitendriyaḥThe Yogi who is satisfied with the knowledge and wisdom of the Self, who has conquered the senses, and to whom a clod of earth, a piece of stone, and gold are all the…Here: one fully satisfied
  19. 6.10योगी युञ्जीत सततमात्मानं रहसि स्थितः।yogī yuñjīta satatam ātmānaṁ rahasi sthitaḥLet the yogi constantly strive to keep the mind steady, remaining in solitude, alone, with the body and mind controlled, and free from hope and greed.Here: with a controlled mind and body
  20. 6.12तत्रैकाग्रं मनः कृत्वा यतचित्तेन्द्रियक्रियः।tatraikāgraṁ manaḥ kṛitvā yata-chittendriya-kriyaḥThere, having made the mind one-pointed, with the actions of the mind and senses controlled, let him, seated on the seat, practice Yoga for the purification of the self.Here: for purification of the mind
  21. 6.14प्रशान्तात्मा विगतभीर्ब्रह्मचारिव्रते स्थितः।praśhāntātmā vigata-bhīr brahmachāri-vrate sthitaḥSerene-minded, fearless, firm in the vow of a Brahmachari, having controlled their mind, thinking of Me and balanced in mind, let them sit, having Me as their supreme…Here: mind
  22. 6.25शनैः शनैरुपरमेद् बुद्ध्या धृतिगृहीतया।śhanaiḥ śhanair uparamed buddhyā dhṛiti-gṛihītayāLittle by little, let him attain steadiness of the intellect by holding it firmly; having made the mind establish itself in the Self, let him not think of anything else.Here: fixed in God
  23. 6.29सर्वभूतस्थमात्मानं सर्वभूतानि चात्मनि।sarva-bhūta-stham ātmānaṁ sarva-bhūtāni chātmaniWith the mind harmonized by Yoga, he sees the Self abiding in all beings and all beings in the Self; he sees the same everywhere.Here: one united in consciousness with God
  24. 6.32आत्मौपम्येन सर्वत्र समं पश्यति योऽर्जुन।ātmaupamyena sarvatra samaṁ paśhyati yo ’rjunaHe who, through the likeness of the Self, O Arjuna, sees reality everywhere, be it pleasure or pain, is regarded as the highest Yogi.Here: similar to oneself
  25. 7.18उदाराः सर्व एवैते ज्ञानी त्वात्मैव मे मतम्।udārāḥ sarva evaite jñānī tvātmaiva me matamIndeed, all these are noble; however, I consider the wise man as My very Self; for, he is steadfast in mind and established in Me alone as the supreme goal.Here: my very self
  26. 7.19बहूनां जन्मनामन्ते ज्ञानवान्मां प्रपद्यते।bahūnāṁ janmanām ante jñānavān māṁ prapadyateAt the end of many births, the wise man comes to Me, realizing that all this is Vaasudeva (the innermost Self); such a great soul (Mahatma) is very hard to find.Here: great soul
  27. 9.5न च मत्स्थानि भूतानि पश्य मे योगमैश्वरम्।na cha mat-sthāni bhūtāni paśhya me yogam aiśhwaramNor do beings exist in Me (in reality); behold, My divine Yoga, which supports all beings, but does not dwell in them, is My Self, the efficient cause of beings.Here: self
  28. 9.28शुभाशुभफलैरेवं मोक्ष्यसे कर्मबन्धनैः।śhubhāśhubha-phalair evaṁ mokṣhyase karma-bandhanaiḥThus, you shall be freed from the bonds of actions yielding good and evil fruits; with the mind steadfast in the Yoga of renunciation, and liberated, you shall come to…Here: having the mind attached to me
  29. 9.31क्षिप्रं भवति धर्मात्मा शश्वच्छान्तिं निगच्छति।kṣhipraṁ bhavati dharmātmā śhaśhvach-chhāntiṁ nigachchhatiSoon he becomes righteous and attains eternal peace; O Arjuna, proclaim thou for certain that My devotee never perishes.Here: virtuous
  30. 10.11तेषामेवानुकम्पार्थमहमज्ञानजं तमः।teṣhām evānukampārtham aham ajñāna-jaṁ tamaḥOut of mere compassion for them, I, dwelling within their selves, destroy the darkness born of ignorance with the luminous lamp of knowledge.Here: within their hearts
  31. 10.16वक्तुमर्हस्यशेषेण दिव्या ह्यात्मविभूतयः।vaktum arhasyaśheṣheṇa divyā hyātma-vibhūtayaḥYou should indeed tell, without reserve, of your divine glories by which you exist, pervading all these worlds. (No one else can do so.)Here: your own
  32. 10.19हन्त ते कथयिष्यामि दिव्या ह्यात्मविभूतयः।hanta te kathayiṣhyāmi divyā hyātma-vibhūtayaḥThe Blessed Lord said, "Very well! Now I will declare to you My divine glories in their prominence, O Arjuna; there is no end to their detailed description."Here: my divine glories
  33. 10.20अहमात्मा गुडाकेश सर्वभूताशयस्थितः।aham ātmā guḍākeśha sarva-bhūtāśhaya-sthitaḥI am the Self, O Gudakesa, seated in the hearts of all beings; I am the beginning, the middle, and the end of all beings.Here: soul
  34. 11.24नभःस्पृशं दीप्तमनेकवर्णंnabhaḥ-spṛiśhaṁ dīptam aneka-varṇaṁOn seeing Thee, touching the sky, shining in many colors, with mouths wide open, with large fiery eyes, I am terrified at heart and find neither courage nor peace, O…Here: my heart is trembling with fear
  35. 11.47मया प्रसन्नेन तवार्जुनेदंmayā prasannena tavārjunedaṁThe Blessed Lord said, "O Arjuna, this Cosmic Form has graciously been shown to you by Me through My own Yogic power. It is full of splendour, primeval, and infinite…Here: by my Yogmaya power
  36. 11.50इत्यर्जुनं वासुदेवस्तथोक्त्वाity arjunaṁ vāsudevas tathoktvāSanjaya said, Having thus spoken to Arjuna, Krishna again showed His own form. The great Soul, assuming His gentle form, then consoled Arjuna, who was terrified.Here: the compassionate
  37. 12.11अथैतदप्यशक्तोऽसि कर्तुं मद्योगमाश्रितः।athaitad apy aśhakto ’si kartuṁ mad-yogam āśhritaḥIf you are unable to do even this, then, resort to union with Me and renounce the fruits of all actions with self-control.Here: be situated in the self
  38. 12.14सन्तुष्टः सततं योगी यतात्मा दृढनिश्चयः।santuṣhṭaḥ satataṁ yogī yatātmā dṛiḍha-niśhchayaḥEver content, steady in meditation, self-controlled, possessing firm conviction, with the mind and intellect dedicated to Me, he, My devotee, is dear to Me.Here: self-controlled
  39. 13.8अमानित्वमदम्भित्वमहिंसा क्षान्तिरार्जवम्।amānitvam adambhitvam ahinsā kṣhāntir ārjavamHumility, unpretentiousness, non-injury, forgiveness, uprightness, service to the teacher, purity, steadfastness, and self-control.Here: self-control
  40. 13.23उपद्रष्टाऽनुमन्ता च भर्ता भोक्ता महेश्वरः।upadraṣhṭānumantā cha bhartā bhoktā maheśhvaraḥThe Supreme Soul in this body is also called the observer, the permitter, the sustainer, the enjoyer, the great Lord, and the Supreme Self.Here: Superme Soul
  41. 13.32अनादित्वान्निर्गुणत्वात्परमात्मायमव्ययः।anāditvān nirguṇatvāt paramātmāyam avyayaḥBeing without beginning, devoid of any qualities, the Supreme Self, imperishable, though dwelling in the body, O Arjuna, neither acts nor is tainted.Here: soul
  42. 13.33यथा सर्वगतं सौक्ष्म्यादाकाशं नोपलिप्यते।yathā sarva-gataṁ saukṣhmyād ākāśhaṁ nopalipyateAs the all-pervading ether is not tainted, due to its subtlety, so the Self seated everywhere in the body is not tainted either.Here: the soul
  43. 14.24समदुःखसुखः स्वस्थः समलोष्टाश्मकाञ्चनः।sama-duḥkha-sukhaḥ sva-sthaḥ sama-loṣhṭāśhma-kāñchanaḥWho is the same in pleasure and pain, who dwells in the Self, to whom a clod of earth, a stone, and gold are all alike, who is the same to the dear and the unfriendly…Here: praise
  44. 15.17उत्तमः पुरुषस्त्वन्यः परमात्मेत्युदाहृतः।uttamaḥ puruṣhas tv anyaḥ paramātmety udāhṛitaḥBut distinct is the Supreme Purusha, called the highest Self, indestructible and Lord, who pervades the three worlds and sustains them.Here: the Supreme Soul
  45. 16.17आत्मसम्भाविताः स्तब्धा धनमानमदान्विताः।ātma-sambhāvitāḥ stabdhā dhana-māna-madānvitāḥSelf-conceited, stubborn, filled with pride and intoxication of wealth, they perform sacrifices in name only for ostentation, contrary to scriptural ordinances.Here: self-conceited
  46. 16.18अहङ्कारं बलं दर्पं कामं क्रोधं च संश्रिताः।ahankāraṁ balaṁ darpaṁ kāmaṁ krodhaṁ cha sanśhritāḥGiven over to egoism, power, haughtiness, lust, and anger, these malicious people hate Me in their own bodies and in the bodies of others.Here: within one’s own and bodies of others
  47. 17.16मनःप्रसादः सौम्यत्वं मौनमात्मविनिग्रहः।manaḥ-prasādaḥ saumyatvaṁ maunam ātma-vinigrahaḥSerenity of mind, good-heartedness, self-control, and purity of nature—this is called mental austerity.Here: self-control
  48. 18.36सुखं त्विदानीं त्रिविधं श्रृणु मे भरतर्षभ।sukhaṁ tv idānīṁ tri-vidhaṁ śhṛiṇu me bharatarṣhabhaAnd now, O Arjuna, hear from Me of the threefold pleasure, in which one rejoices through practice and surely comes to the end of pain.Here: situated in self-knowledge
  49. 18.37यत्तदग्रे विषमिव परिणामेऽमृतोपमम्।yat tad agre viṣam iva pariṇāme 'mṛtopamam tat sukhaṁ sāttvikaṁ proktam ātma-buddhi-prasāda-jamThat which is like poison at first but in the end like nectar—that happiness is declared to be sattvic, born of the purity of one's own mind due to self-realization.Here: self
  50. 18.49असक्तबुद्धिः सर्वत्र जितात्मा विगतस्पृहः।asakta-buddhiḥ sarvatra jitātmā vigata-spṛihaḥHe whose intellect is unattached everywhere, who has subdued his self, from whom desire has fled, he attains the supreme state of freedom from action through…Here: who have mastered their mind
  51. 18.54ब्रह्मभूतः प्रसन्नात्मा न शोचति न काङ्क्षति।brahma-bhūtaḥ prasannātmā na śhochati na kāṅkṣhatiBecoming Brahman, serene in the Self, he neither grieves nor desires; he is the same to all beings, and obtains supreme devotion to Me.Here: mentally serene