Chapter 4, Verse 39 (Bhagavad Gita 4.39)
Chapter 4: Jñāna Karm Sanyās Yog – Path of Knowledge and the Disciplines of Action
Sanskrit Shloka
श्रद्धावाँल्लभते ज्ञानं तत्परः संयतेन्द्रियः। ज्ञानं लब्ध्वा परां शान्तिमचिरेणाधिगच्छति
Transliteration
śhraddhāvān labhate jñānaṁ tat-paraḥ sanyatendriyaḥ jñānaṁ labdhvā parāṁ śhāntim achireṇādhigachchhati
Word Meanings
śhraddhā-vān—a faithful person; labhate—achieves; jñānam—divine knowledge; tat-paraḥ—devoted (to that); sanyata—controlled; indriyaḥ—senses; jñānam—transcendental knowledge; labdhvā—having achieved; parām—supreme; śhāntim—peace; achireṇa—without delay; adhigachchhati—attains
Translation
The person of faith, who is dedicated to knowledge and has mastered their senses, attains wisdom; having attained this wisdom, they swiftly achieve supreme peace.
Meaning & Commentary
This verse reveals that true wisdom is not merely an intellectual pursuit but a destination reachable only through the synthesis of faith, diligence, and sensory control. When one ceases the chaotic dissipation of energy through the senses, the mind becomes a mirror capable of reflecting the ultimate truth. This transformation is not a distant goal but an immediate psychological shift, where the inner friction of conflicting desires dissolves into absolute tranquility. By aligning one’s devotion with the discipline of the self, the seeker transcends worldly agitation, finding an unshakable peace that remains untouched by external circumstances.