Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 12 · Bhakti Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 12.11 अथैतदप्यशक्तोऽसि कर्तुं मद्योगमाश्रितः
श्लोक 12.11
अथैतदप्यशक्तोऽसि कर्तुं मद्योगमाश्रितः ।
सर्वकर्मफलत्यागं ततः कुरु यतात्मवान् ॥
athaitadapyaśakto'si kartuṃ madyogamāśritaḥ |
sarvakarmaphalatyāgaṃ tataḥ kuru yatātmavān ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
यदि यह भी न कर सको, तो मेरी शरण लेकर और मन को संयम में रखकर अपने सभी कर्मों के फल का त्याग कर दो।
Meaning in English
If you cannot do even this, then, taking refuge in Me and with self-control, give up the fruits of all your actions.
Bhagavad Gita 12.11 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| अथ एतत् अपि | atha etat api | if even this |
| अशक्तः असि | aśaktaḥ asi | you are unable |
| कर्तुम् | kartum | to do |
| मत्-योगम् आश्रितः | mat-yogam āśritaḥ | taking refuge in union with me |
| सर्व-कर्म-फल-त्यागम् | sarva-karma-phala-tyāgam | giving up the fruits of all actions |
| ततः कुरु | tataḥ kuru | then do |
| यत-आत्मवान् | yata-ātmavān | self-controlled |
Explanation
If you are unable even to do this, then, taking refuge in me and with self-control, give up the fruits of all your actions.
The simplest step of all: whatever you do, let go of anxiety about the result. Do your best and leave the outcome to God.
भावार्थ
यदि यह भी करने में असमर्थ हो, तो मेरी शरण लेकर, मन को वश में करके, सब कर्मों के फल का त्याग करो।
Living it today
Do your best today, and practise letting go of how it turns out.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 12.11?
If you are unable even to do this, then, taking refuge in me and with self-control, give up the fruits of all your actions.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 12.11?
Sri Krishna speaks this verse, in Chapter 12 (Bhakti Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 12.11 in daily life?
Do your best today, and practise letting go of how it turns out.
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