Sages who are free of impurity, free of doubt, self-controlled, and devoted to the welfare of all beings attain freedom in the supreme reality.
— Krishna
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Bhagavad Gita · 5.25
Hindi · हिन्दी
जिनका शरीर मनबुद्धिइन्द्रियोंसहित वशमें है, जो सम्पूर्ण प्राणियोंके हितमें रत हैं, जिनके सम्पूर्ण संशय मिट गये हैं, जिनके सम्पूर्ण कल्मष दोष नष्ट हो गये हैं, वे विवेकी साधक निर्वाण ब्रह्मको प्राप्त होते हैं ॥
The verse in reading order — each Sanskrit word with its meaning beneath. Hover a word to focus on it.
लभन्तेattainब्रह्मनिर्वाणम्freedom in the supreme realityऋषयःsagesक्षीणकल्मषाःwhose impurities are diminishedछिन्नद्वैधाःwhose doubts are cut awayयतात्मानःself-controlledसर्वभूतहितेin the welfare of all beingsरताःdelighting, devoted
Read literallyattain · freedom in the supreme reality · sages · whose impurities are diminished · whose doubts are cut away · self-controlled · in the welfare of all beings · delighting, devoted
Understanding the verse
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It shifts the goal from private purity to a life that benefits every being.
People who have cleansed themselves, ended doubt, controlled their minds and senses, and care for the good of all beings reach freedom in the supreme reality.
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On the battlefield
Context & commentary
Krishna is still answering Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, where the warrior has collapsed under doubt. After describing the calm, inwardly rooted sage, he adds the outward sign: such a person lives for the welfare of all beings and reaches freedom in the supreme reality.
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In your life
Why this verse still matters
You’re standing outside a hospital room after a hard diagnosis, holding back panic so you can help your family. Clear action begins when doubt settles and concern widens beyond yourself.
The takeaway
“Inner freedom feels possible when self-control and care for others become one practice.”
People who have cleansed themselves, ended doubt, controlled their minds and senses, and care for the good of all beings reach freedom in the supreme reality.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 5.25?
Krishna speaks this verse, on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, in the chapter titled "Karma Sanyasa Yoga" (The Yoga of Renunciation).
Which chapter of the Bhagavad Gita contains verse 5.25?
Verse 25 sits in Chapter 5 of the Bhagavad Gita — Karma Sanyasa Yoga, "The Yoga of Renunciation". The chapter has 29 verses in total.
Why does Bhagavad Gita 5.25 matter today?
You’re standing outside a hospital room after a hard diagnosis, holding back panic so you can help your family. Clear action begins when doubt settles and concern widens beyond yourself.
It shifts the goal from private purity to a life that benefits every being.
What this verse means
People who have cleansed themselves, ended doubt, controlled their minds and senses, and care for the good of all beings reach freedom in the supreme reality.
Context & commentary
Krishna is still answering Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, where the warrior has collapsed under doubt. After describing the calm, inwardly rooted sage, he adds the outward sign: such a person lives for the welfare of all beings and reaches freedom in the supreme reality.
Why this verse still matters
You’re standing outside a hospital room after a hard diagnosis, holding back panic so you can help your family. Clear action begins when doubt settles and concern widens beyond yourself.
“Inner freedom feels possible when self-control and care for others become one practice.”