Translation
Having created creatures formerly [at the time of creation], together with the necessary action, the Lord of creatures declared: "By means of this, you shall propagate yourselves; and let this be your wish-fulfilling cow."
Verse 3.10
From कर्मयोग
The Yoga of Action
॥ Sanskrit Text ॥
सहयज्ञाः प्रजाः सृष्ट्वा पुरोवाच प्रजापतिः।
अनेन प्रसविष्यध्वमेष वोऽस्त्विष्टकामधुक्।।3.10।।
saha-yajñāḥ prajāḥ sṛiṣhṭvā purovācha prajāpatiḥ anena prasaviṣhyadhvam eṣha vo ’stviṣhṭa-kāma-dhuk
हिंदी अनुवाद
।।3.10 -- 3.11।। प्रजापति ब्रह्माजीने सृष्टिके आदिकालमें कर्तव्य-कर्मोंके विधानसहित प्रजा-(मनुष्य आदि-) की रचना करके उनसे (प्रधानतया मनुष्योंसे) कहा कि तुमलोग इस कर्तव्यके द्वारा सबकी वृद्धि करो और वह कर्तव्य-कर्म-रूप यज्ञ तुमलोगोंको कर्तव्य-पालनकी आवश्यक सामग्री प्रदान करनेवाला हो। अपने कर्तव्य-कर्मके द्वारा तुमलोग देवताओंको उन्नत करो और वे देवतालोग अपने कर्तव्यके द्वारा तुमलोगोंको उन्नत करें। इस प्रकार एक-दूसरेको उन्नत करते हुए तुमलोग परम कल्याणको प्राप्त हो जाओगे।
Word-by-Word Meaning
saha—along with; yajñāḥ—sacrifices; prajāḥ—humankind; sṛiṣhṭvā—created; purā—in beginning; uvācha—said; prajā-patiḥ—Brahma; anena—by this; prasaviṣhyadhvam—increase prosperity; eṣhaḥ—these; vaḥ—your; astu—shall be; iṣhṭa-kāma-dhuk—bestower of all wishes
Application in Daily Life
Meditation Practice
Contemplate this verse during your morning meditation. Reflect on how its teachings apply to your current life situation and challenges.
Professional Life
Apply the wisdom of Karma Yoga to your work by focusing on your duties without excessive attachment to outcomes.
Relationships
Use these teachings to cultivate patience, understanding, and equanimity in your relationships with family and friends.
Chapter Context
Chapter 3: Karma Yoga (कर्मयोग) contains 43 verses and focuses on the yoga of action.
This verse appears in the beginning of the chapter, establishing the core concepts of this yoga.
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