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Bhagavad Gita · BG 9.31

Sanskrit Word Breakdown & Grammatical Analysis

शब्दार्थ एवं व्याकरण विश्लेषण · श्लोक 9.31

Analyzed Sanskrit Words11
Sanskrit Char Count78
Average Word Length7.5 chars

क्षिप्रं भवति धर्मात्मा शश्वच्छान्तिं निगच्छति। कौन्तेय प्रतिजानीहि न मे भक्तः प्रणश्यति

kṣhipraṁ bhavati dharmātmā śhaśhvach-chhāntiṁ nigachchhati kaunteya pratijānīhi na me bhaktaḥ praṇaśhyati

Word-by-Word Sanskrit to English Meaning

Sanskrit Word (पद)English Breakdown & Meaning
kṣhipramquickly
bhavatibecome
dharmaātmā—virtuous
śhaśhvatśhāntim—lasting peace
nigachchhatiattain
kaunteyaArjun, the son of Kunti
pratijānīhideclare
nanever
memy
bhaktaḥdevotee
praṇaśhyatiperishes

Sanskrit Lexical FAQ & Insights

Q: What is the word-by-word Sanskrit meaning of Bhagavad Gita Chapter 9 Verse 31?

In Bhagavad Gita Chapter 9 Verse 31, the Sanskrit words translate literally as: kṣhipram translates to "quickly", bhavati translates to "become", dharma translates to "ātmā—virtuous", śhaśhvat translates to "śhāntim—lasting peace"... and so on for all remaining terms in the shlok.

Q: How many Sanskrit words are grammatically analyzed in Gita 9.31?

A total of 11 distinct Sanskrit terms are grammatically parsed and translated in the word breakdown of Gita Chapter 9 Verse 31.

Q: What is the meaning of the Sanskrit term "kṣhipram" in Gita 9.31?

In the context of Gita Chapter 9 Verse 31, the word "kṣhipram" translates to "quickly". 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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