श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता 16.3 — तेजः क्षमा धृतिः शौचम् — Word-by-Word Meaning
श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता 16.3 — तेजः क्षमा धृतिः शौचम्
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
तेजः
tejaḥ
vigor, spiritual energy
क्षमा
kṣhamā
forgiveness
धृतिः
dhṛitiḥ
fortitude, firm resolve
शौचम्
śhaucham
cleanliness, purity
अद्रोहः
adrohaḥ
bearing enmity toward none, absence of malice
न अतिमानिता
na ati-mānitā
absence of vanity / excessive pride
भवन्ति
bhavanti
are, become
सम्पदम्
sampadam
qualities, endowment
दैवीम्
daivīm
godly, divine
अभिजातस्य
abhijātasya
of one endowed with / born to
भारत
bhārata
O scion of Bharata (Arjuna)
Complete Translation
हे भारत ! तेज, क्षमा, धैर्य, शौच (शुद्धि), अद्रोह और अतिमान (गर्व) का अभाव ये सब दैवी संपदा को प्राप्त पुरुष के लक्षण हैं।।
Origin & History
Source: Bhagavad Gita Chapter 16, Verse 3
Author: Bhagavan Sri Krishna (as recorded by Maharishi Veda Vyasa)
Period: Ancient (part of the Mahabharata, c. 5th–2nd century BCE in present form)
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the daivi sampad in Bhagavad Gita 16.3?▼
Daivi sampad means the 'divine wealth' of noble qualities. This verse lists vigor (tejas), forgiveness (kshama), fortitude (dhriti), purity (shaucha), absence of malice (adroha) and absence of vanity (na ati-manita) as belonging to one born for a divine destiny.
Why does Krishna list these qualities?▼
Chapter 16 contrasts the divine and demoniac natures. Krishna enumerates the divine qualities (over verses 16.1–16.3) so that the seeker can recognise, cultivate and strengthen them, since these lead toward liberation while demoniac traits lead to bondage.
What does adroha mean?▼
Adroha means bearing no malice or enmity toward any being. It is goodwill and the absence of the wish to harm — a key mark of the divine nature that Krishna praises in this verse.
How is this verse useful today?▼
It offers a clear, practical list of virtues to develop — courage and energy balanced by forgiveness, steadiness, cleanliness, goodwill and humility. Reflecting on it helps one consciously grow a noble, sattvic character.
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