Bhagavad Gita Chapter 3 Verse 37 Meaning

The Blessed Lord said, "It is desire and it is anger, both of the quality of Rajas, all-devouring and all-sinful; know this as the foe here in this world."

BG 3.37

श्री भगवानुवाच काम एष क्रोध एष रजोगुणसमुद्भवः। महाशनो महापाप्मा विद्ध्येनमिह वैरिणम्

śhrī bhagavān uvācha kāma eṣha krodha eṣha rajo-guṇa-samudbhavaḥ mahāśhano mahā-pāpmā viddhyenam iha vairiṇam

Meaning

The Blessed Lord said, "It is desire and it is anger, both of the quality of Rajas, all-devouring and all-sinful; know this as the foe here in this world."

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Explanation & Life Application

This verse from Chapter 3 of the Bhagavad Gita highlights a practical insight: The Blessed Lord said, "It is desire and it is anger, both of the quality of Rajas, all-devouring and all-sinful; know this as the foe here in this world.

In The Yoga of Action (Karma Yoga), Krishna explains The path of selfless action, performing one's duty without attachment to results.

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Chapter Context

The path of selfless action, performing one's duty without attachment to results.

Key themes in this chapter include Action, Duty, Selflessness, Work.

When to Apply This Verse

  • •When you need steadiness while dealing with action
  • •When practicing duty amid uncertainty
  • •When applying selflessness to real-life choices

Verse FAQs

What is the main idea of Bhagavad Gita 3.37?
The Blessed Lord said, "It is desire and it is anger, both of the quality of Rajas, all-devouring and all-sinful; know this as the foe here in this world. This verse emphasizes action with clarity and purpose.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 3.37 in daily life?
Apply this teaching when making choices or doing your duties. Focus on duty and keep your mind steady regardless of outcomes.

Related Verses

BG 3.5

Verily, no one can remain for even a moment without performing action; for everyone is made to act helplessly, indeed, by the qualities born of Nature.

BG 3.8

Perform your bounden duty, for action is superior to inaction, and even the maintenance of the body would not be possible for you through inaction.

BG 1.1

Dhritarashtra said, "What did my people and the sons of Pandu do when they had assembled together, eager for battle, on the holy plain of Kurukshetra, O Sanjaya?"

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