श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता 16.3 — तेजः क्षमा धृतिः शौचम् — Benefits & How to Chant
श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता 16.3 — तेजः क्षमा धृतिः शौचम्
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता 16.3 — तेजः क्षमा धृतिः शौचम्
Enumerates the daivi sampad
the divine qualities of a noble soul
Cultivates vigor (tejas), forgiveness (kshama) and fortitude (dhriti)
Encourages purity, absence of malice and freedom from vanity
Describes the character that leads toward liberation, not bondage
A daily inspiration for developing godly, sattvic virtues
Helps the seeker recognise and nurture their higher divine nature
How to Chant श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता 16.3 — तेजः क्षमा धृतिः शौचम्
Instructions
Recite the verse and contemplate each divine quality — vigor, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, malice-free goodwill, humility. Resolve to express one of them consciously through the day. Krishna lists these as the marks of one 'born for a divine state,' so let the chant orient your character toward that divine endowment (daivi sampad).
Spiritual Significance
Tradition teaches that one who consciously fosters the divine qualities of this verse gradually transcends the lower nature; the saints describe such virtues as a wealth no misfortune can steal, leading steadily toward freedom.
Origin & History
Source: Bhagavad Gita Chapter 16, Verse 3
Author: Bhagavan Sri Krishna (as recorded by Maharishi Veda Vyasa)
Chapter 16, the Yoga of the Divine and Demoniac Natures, opens with Krishna cataloguing the qualities of those born to a godly destiny. This verse completes that opening list of around twenty-six divine virtues, after which Krishna turns to describe the contrasting demoniac traits. The passage has long served as a touchstone for sattvic self-cultivation.