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Bhagavad Gita · BG 11.55

Sanskrit Word Breakdown & Grammatical Analysis

शब्दार्थ एवं व्याकरण विश्लेषण · श्लोक 11.55

Analyzed Sanskrit Words11
Sanskrit Char Count71
Average Word Length4.3 chars

मत्कर्मकृन्मत्परमो मद्भक्तः सङ्गवर्जितः। निर्वैरः सर्वभूतेषु यः स मामेति पाण्डव

mat-karma-kṛin mat-paramo mad-bhaktaḥ saṅga-varjitaḥ nirvairaḥ sarva-bhūteṣhu yaḥ sa mām eti pāṇḍava

Word-by-Word Sanskrit to English Meaning

Sanskrit Word (पद)English Breakdown & Meaning
matkarma—kṛit—perform duties for my sake
matparamaḥ—considering me the Supreme
matbhaktaḥ—devoted to me
saṅgavarjitaḥ—free from attachment
nirvairaḥwithout malice
sarvabhūteṣhu—toward all entities
yaḥwho
saḥhe
māmto me
eticomes
pāṇḍavaArjun, the son of Pandu

Sanskrit Lexical FAQ & Insights

Q: What is the word-by-word Sanskrit meaning of Bhagavad Gita Chapter 11 Verse 55?

In Bhagavad Gita Chapter 11 Verse 55, the Sanskrit words translate literally as: mat translates to "karma—kṛit—perform duties for my sake", mat translates to "paramaḥ—considering me the Supreme", mat translates to "bhaktaḥ—devoted to me", saṅga translates to "varjitaḥ—free from attachment"... and so on for all remaining terms in the shlok.

Q: How many Sanskrit words are grammatically analyzed in Gita 11.55?

A total of 11 distinct Sanskrit terms are grammatically parsed and translated in the word breakdown of Gita Chapter 11 Verse 55.

Q: What is the meaning of the Sanskrit term "mat" in Gita 11.55?

In the context of Gita Chapter 11 Verse 55, the word "mat" translates to "karma—kṛit—perform duties for my sake". It forms a key part of the verse's spiritual message.

Significance of Word-by-Word Sanskrit Study

Sanskrit is a highly inflected language where a single compound word (Samasa) can encapsulate profound philosophical concepts. By analyzing each term, seekers can uncover direct layers of meaning that standard poetic translations often miss. For example, words like dharma-kṣhetre and kuru-kṣhetre in verse 1 convey both the external battleground and the internal field of consciousness where righteousness encounters ego.

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