Chapter 8, Verse 27 (Bhagavad Gita 8.27)
Chapter 8: Akṣhar Brahma Yog – Path of the Eternal God
Sanskrit Shloka
नैते सृती पार्थ जानन्योगी मुह्यति कश्चन। तस्मात्सर्वेषु कालेषु योगयुक्तो भवार्जुन
Transliteration
naite sṛitī pārtha jānan yogī muhyati kaśhchana tasmāt sarveṣhu kāleṣhu yoga-yukto bhavārjuna
Word Meanings
na—never; ete—these two; sṛitī—paths; pārtha—Arjun, the son of Pritha; jānan—knowing; yogī—a yogi; muhyati—bewildered; kaśhchana—any; tasmāt—therefore; sarveṣhu kāleṣhu—always; yoga-yuktaḥ—situated in Yog; bhava—be; arjuna—Arjun
Translation
Knowing these two paths, O Arjuna, no yogi becomes deluded; therefore, at all times, be steadfast in yoga.
Meaning & Commentary
Bhagwan Shri Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, imparts this eternal wisdom to Arjuna to ensure the soul remains unswayed by the illusions of the material world. By revealing the paths of light and darkness, Shri Krishna grants the seeker the clarity to transcend the cycle of birth and death. To be 'steadfast in yoga' is an invitation to remain constantly connected to the Supreme Lord, regardless of external circumstances. When one aligns their consciousness with Shri Krishna, every action becomes an offering, leading the soul toward the ultimate liberation of divine love. This teaching reminds us that true yoga is not merely a practice, but a continuous surrender to the will of the Divine.