Shloka 7

Karma Sannyasa Yoga — Karma Sannyasa Yoga

Devanagari script

योगयुक्तो विशुद्धात्मा विजितात्मा जितेन्द्रियः । सर्वभूतात्मभूतात्मा कुर्वन्नपि न लिप्यते ॥ ५.७ ॥

Transliteration

yogayukto viśuddhātmā vijitātmā jitendriyaḥ | sarvabhūtātmabhūtātmā kurvann api na lipyate || 5.7 ||

Translation

O yogin, unido ao yoga, de mente purificada, senhor de si, com os sentidos vencidos, cujo Ser se tornou o Ser de todos os seres — mesmo agindo, não se mancha.

Gita Press Meaning

The yogin, purified in mind, self-controlled, and with senses conquered, whose self has become the self of all beings—though acting, he is not tainted.

Critical Edition Meaning

Disciplined in yoga, with a purified inner instrument, self-mastered, senses restrained—one whose self is attuned to the self in all beings—though acting, is not stained (by action).

Comparative Note

Sarvabhūtātmabhūtātmā is interpreted as an experiential identification with, or empathy toward, all beings grounded in Self-knowledge. 'Na lipyate' echoes the idea that action without appropriation does not produce binding residue.

Word by Word

• योगयुक्तः: yoga-joined; one engaged in yoga
• योगयुक्तः: Karta
• Root: योगयुक्त

• विशुद्धात्मा: one whose self (mind) is purified
• विशुद्धात्मा: Karta
• Root: विशुद्धात्मन्

• विजितात्मा: one who has conquered the self (mind)
• विजितात्मा: Karta
• Root: विजितात्मन्

• जितेन्द्रियः: one who has conquered the senses
• जितेन्द्रियः: Karta
• Root: जितेन्द्रिय

• सर्वभूतात्मभूतात्मा: one whose self has become the self of all beings
• सर्वभूतात्मभूतात्मा: Karta
• Root: सर्वभूतात्मभूतात्मन्

• कुर्वन्: doing; while performing (actions)
• कुर्वन्: Karta
• Root: √कृ

• अपि: even; although
• Root: अपि

• न: not
• Root: न

• लिप्यते: is tainted; is smeared/attached
• Root: √लिप्

Speakers

• Krishna

Primary Concepts

• Yoga (discipline)
• Antaḥkaraṇa-śuddhi (purification)
• Indriya-nigraha (sense-restraint)
• Akartṛtva/Anāsakti (non-appropriation)

Key Themes

• Ethical and contemplative integration
• Universal regard
• Action without bondage

FAQs

Psychological significance?

Purification and restraint are presented as conditions for acting without inner disturbance. A broadened sense of self (concern for others) reduces egocentric reactivity and supports stable well-being.

Metaphysical meaning?

When agency is not appropriated to the ego and the Self is understood as non-separate from the ground of all beings, action does not generate binding consequences in the same way; it leaves no 'stain' of attachment.

Contextual relevance?

This verse articulates the ideal outcome of karma-yoga: continued action accompanied by purification, self-mastery, and a universalized standpoint.

Modern Application?

It can guide professional and civic life: cultivate self-regulation and ethical clarity, act with a wider concern for others, and reduce fixation on personal reward or status.