Chapter 7 · Verse 11
Bhagavad Gita 7.11
Last updated: 14 June 2026
Jnana Vijnana Yoga · ज्ञान विज्ञान योग
Sanskrit Verse
बलं बलवतां चाहं कामरागविवर्जितम्। धर्माविरुद्धो भूतेषु कामोऽस्मि भरतर्षभ।।7.11।।
Roman (IAST)
balaṃ balavatāṃ cāhaṃ kāmarāgavivarjitam| dharmāviruddho bhūteṣu kāmo'smi bharatarṣabha||7.11||
Simple transliteration
balam balavatam caham kamaragavivarjitam dharmaviruddho bhuteshu kamo'smi bharatarshabha7.11
Meaning
Meaning (English)
Of the strong, Krishna is the strength devoid of desire and passion. In beings, He is that desire which is not contrary to dharma. Righteous desire itself is a divine expression.
Meaning (Hindi) · अर्थ
हे भरत श्रेष्ठ! मैं बलवानों का कामना तथा आसक्ति से रहित बल हूँ और सब भूतों में धर्म के अविरुद्ध अर्थात् अनुकूल काम हूँ।
About this verse
This is verse 11 of 30 in Chapter 7 (Jnana Vijnana Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
