Bhagavad Gita Chapter 14 Verse 3 Meaning

My womb is the great Brahma; in it I place the germ; thence, O Arjuna, is the birth of all beings.

BG 14.3

मम योनिर्महद्ब्रह्म तस्मिन् गर्भं दधाम्यहम्।संभवः सर्वभूतानां ततो भवति भारत

mama yonir mahad brahma tasmin garbhaṁ dadhāmy aham sambhavaḥ sarva-bhūtānāṁ tato bhavati bhārata

Meaning

My womb is the great Brahma; in it I place the germ; thence, O Arjuna, is the birth of all beings.

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Explanation & Life Application

This verse from Chapter 14 of the Bhagavad Gita highlights a practical insight: My womb is the great Brahma; in it I place the germ; thence, O Arjuna, is the birth of all beings.

In The Yoga of the Three Gunas (Gunatraya Vibhaga Yoga), Krishna explains The three qualities of material nature: goodness, passion, and ignorance.

— Explained by the Nitya Team

Chapter Context

The three qualities of material nature: goodness, passion, and ignorance.

Key themes in this chapter include Three gunas, Material nature, Transcendence.

When to Apply This Verse

  • When you need steadiness while dealing with three gunas
  • When practicing material nature amid uncertainty
  • When applying transcendence to real-life choices

Verse FAQs

What is the main idea of Bhagavad Gita 14.3?
My womb is the great Brahma; in it I place the germ; thence, O Arjuna, is the birth of all beings. This verse emphasizes three gunas with clarity and purpose.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 14.3 in daily life?
Apply this teaching when making choices or doing your duties. Focus on material nature and keep your mind steady regardless of outcomes.

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