Geetanjali

Bhagavad Geeta 17.14

Sanskrit

देवद्विजगुरुप्राज्ञपूजनं शौचमार्जवम्।ब्रह्मचर्यमहिंसा च शारीरं तप उच्यते।।17.14।।

deva-dwija-guru-prājña- pūjanaṁ śhaucham ārjavam brahmacharyam ahinsā cha śhārīraṁ tapa uchyate

Meaning

Discipline your actions through integrity, respect for expertise, and thoughtful restraint—these habits strengthen your character and leadership effectiveness.

Translation

The worship of gods, twice-borns, venerable persons, and the wise; purity, straightforwardness, celibacy, and non-injury—these are said to be bodily austerities.

Related Topics

This verse relates to the following principles from the Bhagavad Geeta: