Preserving the eternal wisdom of all sacred traditions — 100% ad-free & open-source.
Bhagavad Gita · BG 18.34

Sanskrit Word Breakdown & Grammatical Analysis

शब्दार्थ एवं व्याकरण विश्लेषण · श्लोक 18.34

Analyzed Sanskrit Words12
Sanskrit Char Count75
Average Word Length5.8 chars

यया तु धर्मकामार्थान् धृत्या धारयतेऽर्जुन।प्रसङ्गेन फलाकाङ्क्षी धृतिः सा पार्थ राजसी

yayā tu dharma-kāmārthān dhṛityā dhārayate ‘rjuna prasaṅgena phalākāṅkṣhī dhṛitiḥ sā pārtha rājasī

Word-by-Word Sanskrit to English Meaning

Sanskrit Word (पद)English Breakdown & Meaning
yayāby which
tubut
dharmakāma—arthān—duty, pleasures, and wealth
dhṛityāthrough steadfast will
dhārayateholds
arjunaArjun
prasaṅgenadue of attachment
phalaākāṅkṣhī—desire for rewards
dhṛitiḥdetermination
that
pārthaArjun, the son of Pritha
rājasīin the mode of passion

Sanskrit Lexical FAQ & Insights

Q: What is the word-by-word Sanskrit meaning of Bhagavad Gita Chapter 18 Verse 34?

In Bhagavad Gita Chapter 18 Verse 34, the Sanskrit words translate literally as: yayā translates to "by which", tu translates to "but", dharma translates to "kāma—arthān—duty, pleasures, and wealth", dhṛityā translates to "through steadfast will"... and so on for all remaining terms in the shlok.

Q: How many Sanskrit words are grammatically analyzed in Gita 18.34?

A total of 12 distinct Sanskrit terms are grammatically parsed and translated in the word breakdown of Gita Chapter 18 Verse 34.

Q: What is the meaning of the Sanskrit term "yayā" in Gita 18.34?

In the context of Gita Chapter 18 Verse 34, the word "yayā" translates to "by which". 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.

← Back to Verse Translation & Commentary