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Bhagavad Gita Shloka of the Day

Original Sanskrit with transliteration, translation, deep meaning, and practical application

BG 11.32Today's Shloka

कालोऽस्मि लोकक्षयकृत्प्रवृद्धो लोकान्समाहर्तुमिह प्रवृत्तः।

Transliteration

Kalo 'smi loka-kshaya-krit pravriddho Lokan samahartumiha pravrittah

Translation

“I am Time, the great destroyer of the worlds, and I have come here to destroy all people.”

Deep Meaning

In His cosmic form, Krishna reveals Himself as Time — the force that ultimately consumes everything. This is not meant to terrify but to awaken. When you truly understand that time is limited, every moment becomes precious and every petty worry becomes insignificant.

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Use this verse as a memento mori — a reminder of mortality. It's not morbid; it's liberating. What would you do differently if you remembered that time is passing right now?

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More Bhagavad Gita Shlokas

BG 2.47

Karmanye vadhikaraste ma phaleshu kadachana...

“You have the right to perform your prescribed duties, but you are not entitled to the fruits of your actions. Never consider yourself the cause of the results, and never be attached to inaction.”

BG 2.20

Na jayate mriyate va kadachit...

“The soul is never born and never dies; nor having once existed, does it ever cease to be. The soul is unborn, eternal, ever-existing, and primeval. It is not slain when the body is slain.”

BG 4.7

Yada yada hi dharmasya glanir bhavati bharata...

“Whenever there is a decline in righteousness and an increase in unrighteousness, O Arjuna, at that time I manifest myself on earth.”

BG 6.6

Bandhur atmatmanas tasya yenatmaiv atmana jitah...

“For one who has conquered the mind, the mind is the best of friends; but for one who has failed to do so, the mind will remain the greatest enemy.”

BG 3.35

Shreyan sva-dharmo vigunah para-dharmat sv-anushthitat...

“It is far better to perform one's own dharma imperfectly than to perform another's dharma perfectly. Destruction in one's own dharma is better than engagement in another's dharma, for to follow another's path is dangerous.”

BG 2.14

Matra-sparshash tu kaunteya shitoshna-sukha-duhkha-dah...

“The contacts of the senses with objects give rise to feelings of cold and heat, pleasure and pain. They are transient — they come and go. Bear them patiently, O Arjuna.”

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a shloka in the Bhagavad Gita?

A shloka is a Sanskrit verse in a specific poetic meter. The Bhagavad Gita contains 700 shlokas across 18 chapters, each conveying Krishna's spiritual and practical teachings to Arjuna.

How many shlokas are in the Bhagavad Gita?

The Bhagavad Gita contains 700 shlokas (verses) divided across 18 chapters. Chapter 18 has the most verses (78) and Chapter 15 has the fewest (20).

Which is the most famous shloka of the Bhagavad Gita?

BG 2.47 (Karmanye vadhikaraste...) is the most widely quoted verse, teaching detachment from the fruits of action. BG 4.7 (Yada yada hi dharmasya...) about Krishna's divine incarnations is also extremely famous.

Can I read the Bhagavad Gita daily?

Yes! Reading even one shloka daily with reflection is a powerful spiritual practice. This page provides a new shloka each day with meaning and practical application.