Chapter 4, Verse 7
यदा यदा हि धर्मस्य ग्लानिर्भवति भारत |
अभ्युत्थानमधर्मस्य तदात्मानं सृजाम्यहम् ॥7॥
yadā yadā hi dharmasya glānir bhavati bhārata |
abhyutthānam adharmasya tadātmānaṁ sṛjāmy aham ||
"O scion of the Bharata dynasty, whenever righteousness is on the decline, and unrighteousness is in the ascendant, then I body Myself forth."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 4.7 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 4.7 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
Dharma represents the cosmic order and individual duty that sustains spiritual growth. When this order decays (glāni) and its opposite (adharma) rises (abhyutthānam), the Divine manifests in a physical form (Avatār) to restore balance. This verse establishes the law of Divine Intervention, promising that the Supreme is not a distant observer but an active participant in the cosmic play (Lila), manifesting whenever the moral fabric of the world is at risk of unraveling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 4.7?
O scion of the Bharata dynasty, whenever righteousness is on the decline, and unrighteousness is in the ascendant, then I body Myself forth.