Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 12 · Bhakti Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 12.10 अभ्यासेऽप्यसमर्थोऽसि मत्कर्मपरमो भव
श्लोक 12.10
अभ्यासेऽप्यसमर्थोऽसि मत्कर्मपरमो भव ।
मदर्थमपि कर्माणि कुर्वन्सिद्धिमवाप्स्यसि ॥
abhyāse'pyasamartho'si matkarmaparamo bhava |
madarthamapi karmāṇi kurvansiddhimavāpsyasi ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
यदि तुम अभ्यास करने में भी असमर्थ हो, तो मेरे लिए कर्म करने को ही अपना लक्ष्य बना लो। मेरे लिए कर्म करते हुए भी तुम सिद्धि प्राप्त कर लोगे।
Meaning in English
If you are unable even to practise, then make work done for Me your highest aim. Even by performing actions for My sake, you will attain perfection.
Bhagavad Gita 12.10 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| अभ्यासे अपि | abhyāse api | even in practice |
| असमर्थः असि | asamarthaḥ asi | if you are unable |
| मत्-कर्म-परमः | mat-karma-paramaḥ | devoted to work for me |
| भव | bhava | be |
| मत्-अर्थम् अपि | mat-artham api | even for my sake |
| कर्माणि कुर्वन् | karmāṇi kurvan | doing actions |
| सिद्धिम् | siddhim | perfection |
| अवाप्स्यसि | avāpsyasi | you will attain |
Explanation
If you are unable even to practise, be devoted to work done for me; even by doing actions for my sake you will attain perfection.
The next step down is service: do your work, and especially work for others and for God, as an offering. This too leads to perfection.
भावार्थ
यदि अभ्यास में भी असमर्थ हो, तो मेरे लिए कर्म करने में लग जाओ; मेरे लिए कर्म करते हुए भी तुम सिद्धि प्राप्त करोगे।
Living it today
Serve — volunteer, help at home, do your job honestly — and offer it to God; this is a complete spiritual path.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 12.10?
If you are unable even to practise, be devoted to work done for me; even by doing actions for my sake you will attain perfection.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 12.10?
Sri Krishna speaks this verse, in Chapter 12 (Bhakti Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 12.10 in daily life?
Serve — volunteer, help at home, do your job honestly — and offer it to God; this is a complete spiritual path.
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