Learn·Chapter 4 · Knowledge, action and renunciation·Verse 5 of 42
Bhagavad Gītā 4.5, word by word
BG 4.5
श्री भगवानुवाच बहूनि मे व्यतीतानि जन्मानि तव चार्जुन। तान्यहं वेद सर्वाणि न त्वं वेत्थ परन्तप
śhrī bhagavān uvācha bahūni me vyatītāni janmāni tava chārjuna tānyahaṁ veda sarvāṇi na tvaṁ vettha parantapa
Word by word
Tap a word to reveal its meaning. Say each one aloud as you go.
In English
Lord Shri Krishna replied: I have been born again and again, from time to time; thou too, O Arjuna! My births are known to me, but yours are unknown to you.
Translated by Shri Purohit Swami
The Blessed Lord said, "Many births of Mine have passed, as well as of thine, O Arjuna; I know them all, but thou knowest not, O Parantapa (scorcher of foes)."
Translated by Swami Sivananda
Test yourself