Chapter 16, Verse 13
इदमद्य मया लब्धमिमं प्राप्स्ये मनोरथम् | इदमस्तीदमपि मे भविष्यति पुनर्धनम् ॥13॥
idam adya mayā labdham imaṁ prāpsye manoratham |
idam astīdam api me bhaviṣyati punar dhanam ||
"This has been gained by me today; I shall acquire this desired object. This is in hand; again, this wealth also will come to me."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 16.13 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 16.13 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
This verse epitomizes the 'Asuric' or demoniac mindset characterized by insatiable greed and extreme ego-centrism. The individual sees themselves as the sole doer (Karta) and enjoyer (Bhokta), viewing the world only through the lens of 'I', 'Me', and 'Mine'. They are obsessed with past gains, current possessions, and future acquisitions, leaving no room for spiritual contentment or recognition of a higher power. This mental state leads to a perpetual cycle of restlessness and the 'might is right' philosophy, where morality is sacrificed for material expansion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 16.13?
This has been gained by me today; I shall acquire this desired object. This is in hand; again, this wealth also will come to me.