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Bhagavad Gita · BG 15.16

Sanskrit Word Breakdown & Grammatical Analysis

शब्दार्थ एवं व्याकरण विश्लेषण · श्लोक 15.16

Analyzed Sanskrit Words15
Sanskrit Char Count70
Average Word Length5.6 chars

द्वाविमौ पुरुषौ लोके क्षरश्चाक्षर एव च।क्षरः सर्वाणि भूतानि कूटस्थोऽक्षर उच्यते

dvāv imau puruṣhau loke kṣharaśh chākṣhara eva cha kṣharaḥ sarvāṇi bhūtāni kūṭa-stho ’kṣhara uchyate

Word-by-Word Sanskrit to English Meaning

Sanskrit Word (पद)English Breakdown & Meaning
dvautwo
imauthese
puruṣhaubeings
lokein creation
kṣharaḥthe perishable
chaand
akṣharaḥthe imperishable
evaeven
chaand
kṣharaḥthe perishable
sarvāṇiall
bhūtānibeings
kūṭasthaḥ—the liberated
akṣharaḥthe imperishable
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Sanskrit Lexical FAQ & Insights

Q: What is the word-by-word Sanskrit meaning of Bhagavad Gita Chapter 15 Verse 16?

In Bhagavad Gita Chapter 15 Verse 16, the Sanskrit words translate literally as: dvau translates to "two", imau translates to "these", puruṣhau translates to "beings", loke translates to "in creation"... and so on for all remaining terms in the shlok.

Q: How many Sanskrit words are grammatically analyzed in Gita 15.16?

A total of 15 distinct Sanskrit terms are grammatically parsed and translated in the word breakdown of Gita Chapter 15 Verse 16.

Q: What is the meaning of the Sanskrit term "dvau" in Gita 15.16?

In the context of Gita Chapter 15 Verse 16, the word "dvau" translates to "two". 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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