Chapter 18, Verse 65
Moksha Sanyaas Yoga — Sanskrit shloka, transliteration, word meanings, English translation, and commentary.
Original Sanskrit verse
Transliteration
Word meanings
mat-manāḥ—thinking of me; bhava—be; mat-bhaktaḥ—my devotee; mat-yājī—worship me; mām—to me; namaskuru—offer obeisance; mām—to me; eva—certainly; eṣhyasi—you will come; satyam—truly; te—to you; pratijāne—I promise; priyaḥ—dear; asi—you are; me—to me
English translation
Fix your mind on Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, bow down to Me. You will come to Me; I truly promise you this, for you are dear to Me.
— Swami Sivananda
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Commentary
Develop onepointedness of mind. Fix thy thought on Me. If the mind wanders bring it again and again to the centre or point or object of meditation; through constant practice. Offer all thy actions to Me. Let thy tongue utter My name. Let thy hands work for Me. Let thy feet move for Me. Let all thy actions be for Me. Give up hatred towards any living creature. Bow down to Me. Then thou wilt attain Me. The Lord gives Arjuna His definite word of promise or solemn declaration. Having received My grace thou wilt gain complete knowledge of Me and that in itself will indeed lead to thy absorption into My Being. O Arjuna; looking up to Me alone as thy aim and the sole refuge; thou shalt assuredly come to,Me. Have faith in the words of the Lord and make a solemn promise. Take the Lord as your sole refuge. You will attain final emancipation. The secret of devotion is to take the Lord as your sole refuge. In the next verse the Lord proceeds to speak of the gist of selfsurrender. (Cf. IX.34XII.8)
Commentary by Swami Sivananda
Simple Meaning
Fix your mind on Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, bow down to Me. Thou shalt come even to Me; truly do I promise thee, for thou art dear to Me.
Context & Background
Krishna gives His intimate promise of salvation near the conclusion of the Gita.
Key Philosophical Teaching
Wholehearted love and devotion to God guarantees divine union and ultimate peace.
Practical Application
Dedicate your daily activities, thoughts, and devotion to the Divine.
Frequently Asked Questions
What promise does Krishna make in BG 18.65?
Krishna promises that anyone who fixes their mind and devotion on Him will certainly attain Him.
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