Chapter 5, Verse 7
योगयुक्तो विशुद्धात्मा विजितात्मा जितेन्द्रिय: | सर्वभूतात्मभूतात्मा कुर्वन्नपि न लिप्यते ॥7॥
yoga-yukto viśhuddhātmā vijitātmā jitendriyaḥ | sarva-bhūtātma-bhūtātmā kurvann api na lipyate
"One who acts in devotion, who is a pure soul, and who controls the mind and senses, is dear to everyone, and everyone is dear to him. Though always working, such a man is never entangled."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 5.7 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 5.7 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
This verse describes the state of a Karma Yogi who has achieved internal mastery. 'Yoga-yukto' refers to being united with the Divine through selfless action. Such a person possesses a purified intellect (viśhuddhātmā), mastery over the body/mind (vijitātmā), and control over the senses (jitendriya). The pinnacle of this state is 'sarva-bhūtātma-bhūtātmā'—realizing that one's own soul is identical to the soul in all beings. Because their actions are devoid of egoic attachment and directed toward the welfare of all, they remain 'na lipyate' (untainted/unaffected) by the karmic reactions of their work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 5.7?
One who acts in devotion, who is a pure soul, and who controls the mind and senses, is dear to everyone, and everyone is dear to him. Though always working, such a man is never entangled.