Bhagavad Gita 16.17
भगवद्गीता 16.17
Sanskrit Text
आत्मसम्भाविताः स्तब्धा धनमानमदान्विताः।यजन्ते नामयज्ञैस्ते दम्भेनाविधिपूर्वकम्।।16.17।।
Transliteration
ātmasambhāvitāḥ stabdhā dhanamānamadānvitāḥ|yajante nāmayajñaiste dambhenāvidhipūrvakam||16.17||
Meaning (English)
16.17 They are held in 'high esteem by themselves'; the meaning is they are full of the sense of self-esteem. They feel self-sufficient, viz., regarding themselves as perfect, they do nothing. How? They are 'possessed of the intoxication of wealth and pride,' viz., they are intoxicated by wealth and pride of wealth, learning and descent. They perform sacrifices in name only,' viz., they perform sacrifices for the fame of it, the purpose being gaining fame as the performers of sacrifice. These a
Meaning (Hindi)
16.17 They are held in 'high esteem by themselves'; the meaning is they are full of the sense of self-esteem. They feel self-sufficient, viz., regarding themselves as perfect, they do nothing. How? They are 'possessed of the intoxication of wealth and pride,' viz., they are intoxicated by wealth and pride of wealth, learning and descent. They perform sacrifices in name only,' viz., they perform sacrifices for the fame of it, the purpose being gaining fame as the performers of sacrifice. These a
Benefits
- •Spiritual growth
- •Inner peace
- •Divine blessings
Best Time
Any time
Chant Count
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Source
Bhagavad Gita 16.17, Ch. 16, V. 17
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