Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 12 · Bhakti Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 12.20 ये तु धर्म्यामृतमिदं यथोक्तं पर्युपासते
श्लोक 12.20
ये तु धर्म्यामृतमिदं यथोक्तं पर्युपासते ।
श्रद्दधाना मत्परमा भक्तास्तेऽतीव मे प्रियाः ॥
ye tu dharmyāmṛtamidaṃ yathoktaṃ paryupāsate |
śraddadhānā matparamā bhaktāste'tīva me priyāḥ ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
परंतु जो श्रद्धा रखते हुए और मुझे ही परम लक्ष्य मानकर इस धर्ममय अमृत रूपी उपदेश का ठीक वैसे ही पालन करते हैं जैसा मैंने कहा है, वे भक्त मुझे अत्यंत प्रिय हैं।
Meaning in English
But those who, full of faith and regarding Me as the supreme goal, follow this immortal teaching of dharma just as I have spoken it — such devotees are exceedingly dear to Me.
Bhagavad Gita 12.20 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ये तु | ye tu | but those who |
| धर्म्य-अमृतम् इदम् | dharmya-amṛtam idam | this nectar of dharma |
| यथा उक्तम् | yathā uktam | as declared |
| पर्युपासते | paryupāsate | follow |
| श्रद्दधानाः | śraddadhānāḥ | with faith |
| मत्-परमाः | mat-paramāḥ | regarding me as the supreme |
| भक्ताः | bhaktāḥ | devotees |
| ते अतीव मे प्रियाः | te atīva me priyāḥ | they are exceedingly dear to me |
Explanation
But those devotees who follow this nectar of dharma as I have declared it, with faith, regarding me as the supreme goal — they are exceedingly dear to me.
The chapter ends with a gentle encouragement: even those still striving to live these qualities, who follow them with faith, are "exceedingly dear" to God.
भावार्थ
परन्तु जो श्रद्धालु भक्त मुझे परम लक्ष्य मानकर इस धर्ममय अमृत का, जैसा मैंने कहा है, पालन करते हैं — वे मुझे अत्यन्त प्रिय हैं।
Living it today
You do not have to be perfect to begin; sincere striving is already dear to God.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 12.20?
But those devotees who follow this nectar of dharma as I have declared it, with faith, regarding me as the supreme goal — they are exceedingly dear to me.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 12.20?
Sri Krishna speaks this verse, in Chapter 12 (Bhakti Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 12.20 in daily life?
You do not have to be perfect to begin; sincere striving is already dear to God.
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