Bhagavad Gita Chapter 13, Verse 22

Quick answer

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 13, Verse 22 (13.22) means: The self, seated in nature, experiences the qualities born of nature. Its clinging to these qualities is what leads it to good and bad births.

Sanskrit

पुरुषः प्रकृतिस्थो हि भुङ्क्ते प्रकृतिजान्गुणान्।कारणं गुणसङ्गोऽस्य सदसद्योनिजन्मसु।।13.22।।

Transliteration

puruṣhaḥ prakṛiti-stho hi bhuṅkte prakṛiti-jān guṇān kāraṇaṁ guṇa-saṅgo ’sya sad-asad-yoni-janmasu

Translation

The self, seated in nature, experiences the qualities born of nature. Its clinging to these qualities is what leads it to good and bad births.

Hindi

प्रकृति में स्थित आत्मा प्रकृति से जन्मे गुणों को भोगती है। इन गुणों से उसका जुड़ाव ही उसे अच्छे और बुरे जन्मों की ओर ले जाता है।

Get a verse like this every day

Vakya puts a Bhagavad Gita verse on your lock and home screen, with Sanskrit, transliteration, and a clear translation in 10 languages. Free, no ads.

Get Vakya on Google Play

Frequently asked

What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita Chapter 13, Verse 22?

The self, seated in nature, experiences the qualities born of nature. Its clinging to these qualities is what leads it to good and bad births.

Which chapter is verse 13.22 from?

It is verse 22 of Chapter 13 of the Bhagavad Gita, which has 35 verses in total.

Where can I read Bhagavad Gita 13.22 daily?

Vakya is a free app that brings a Bhagavad Gita verse — with Sanskrit, transliteration, and a clear translation in 10 languages — to your Android lock and home screen each day.