Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 12 · Bhakti Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 12.14 सन्तुष्टः सततं योगी यतात्मा दृढनिश्चयः
श्लोक 12.14
सन्तुष्टः सततं योगी यतात्मा दृढनिश्चयः ।
मय्यर्पितमनोबुद्धिर्यो मद्भक्तः स मे प्रियः ॥
santuṣṭaḥ satataṃ yogī yatātmā dṛḍhaniścayaḥ |
mayyarpitamanobuddhiryo madbhaktaḥ sa me priyaḥ ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
जो योगी सदा संतुष्ट है, मन को वश में रखता है, दृढ़ निश्चय वाला है और जिसने अपना मन व बुद्धि मुझे अर्पित कर दी है, वह मेरा भक्त मुझे प्रिय है।
Meaning in English
the yogi who is always content, self-controlled and firm in resolve, whose mind and intellect are offered to Me — such a devotee of Mine is dear to Me.
Bhagavad Gita 12.14 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| सन्तुष्टः | santuṣṭaḥ | content |
| सततम् | satatam | always |
| योगी | yogī | the yogi |
| यतात्मा | yata-ātmā | self-controlled |
| दृढनिश्चयः | dṛḍha-niścayaḥ | of firm resolve |
| मयि अर्पितमनोबुद्धिः | mayi arpita-mano-buddhiḥ | with mind and intellect offered to me |
| यः मद्भक्तः | yaḥ mad-bhaktaḥ | who is my devotee |
| सः मे प्रियः | saḥ me priyaḥ | is dear to me |
Explanation
Ever content, self-controlled, firm in resolve, with mind and intellect offered to me — such a devotee is dear to me.
Continuing the portrait of 12.13, Krishna adds contentment and firm resolve. The devotee is not passive; they are steady, disciplined and determined, but at peace.
भावार्थ
जो सदा सन्तुष्ट, योगी, संयमी और दृढ़ निश्चय वाला है, जिसने मन और बुद्धि मुझे अर्पित कर दी है — ऐसा मेरा भक्त मुझे प्रिय है।
Living it today
Be content with what you have while staying firm in what you resolve to do.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 12.14?
Ever content, self-controlled, firm in resolve, with mind and intellect offered to me — such a devotee is dear to me.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 12.14?
Sri Krishna speaks this verse, in Chapter 12 (Bhakti Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 12.14 in daily life?
Be content with what you have while staying firm in what you resolve to do.
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