Jnana Karma Sannyasa Yoga (The Yoga of Wisdom)
ज्ञानकर्मसंन्यासयोग • The Yoga of Wisdom in Renunciation of Action
यदा यदा हि धर्मस्य ग्लानिर्भवति भारत। अभ्युत्थानमधर्मस्य तदात्मानं सृजाम्यहम्॥
yadā yadā hi dharmasya glānir bhavati bhārata abhyutthānam adharmasya tadātmānaṁ sṛjāmy aham
हिन्दी भावार्थ (Hindi Translation)
हे भारत! जब-जब धर्म की हानि और अधर्म की वृद्धि होती है, तब-तब ही मैं अपने रूप को रचता हूँ अर्थात साकार रूप से प्रकट होता हूँ।
English Translation
Whenever there is a decline in righteousness (Dharma) and an insurgence of unrighteousness (Adharma), O descendant of Bharata, at that time I manifest Myself upon the earth.
Understanding the Deeper Wisdom of Verse 4.7
One of the most famous shlokas in world literature. It declares the cosmic law of spiritual restoration: divine consciousness manifests periodically in historical eras to balance universal entropy and re-establish truth.
Practical Life Application for Modern Living
When surrounded by cynicism, negativity, or moral confusion, remember that truth ultimately re-establishes itself. Step up and be an instrument of positive order.