Learn·Chapter 8 · The imperishable Brahman·Verse 26 of 28
Bhagavad Gītā 8.26, word by word
BG 8.26
शुक्लकृष्णे गती ह्येते जगतः शाश्वते मते। एकया यात्यनावृत्तिमन्ययाऽऽवर्तते पुनः
śhukla-kṛiṣhṇe gatī hyete jagataḥ śhāśhvate mate ekayā yātyanāvṛittim anyayāvartate punaḥ
Word by word
Tap a word to reveal its meaning. Say each one aloud as you go.
In English
These bright and dark paths out of the world have always existed. Whoever takes the former, does not return; he who chooses the latter, returns.
Translated by Shri Purohit Swami
The bright and dark paths of the world are thought to be eternal; one leads to no return, and the other leads to return.
Translated by Swami Sivananda
Test yourself