Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 13 · Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 13.11 मयि चानन्ययोगेन भक्तिरव्यभिचारिणी
श्लोक 13.11
मयि चानन्ययोगेन भक्तिरव्यभिचारिणी ।
विविक्तदेशसेवित्वमरतिर्जनसंसदि ॥
mayi cānanyayogena bhaktiravyabhicāriṇī |
viviktadeśasevitvamaratirjanasaṃsadi ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
अनन्य योग के द्वारा मुझमें अटल भक्ति, एकांत स्थान में रहने की रुचि, और लोगों की भीड़ में मन न लगना;
Meaning in English
unwavering devotion to Me through single-minded yoga, a liking for quiet and solitary places, and no fondness for crowds and gatherings of people;
Bhagavad Gita 13.11 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| मयि | mayi | in me |
| च | ca | and |
| अनन्ययोगेन | ananya-yogena | with undivided union |
| भक्तिः | bhaktiḥ | devotion |
| अव्यभिचारिणी | avyabhicāriṇī | unwavering |
| विविक्तदेशसेवित्वम् | vivikta-deśa-sevitvam | resorting to solitary places |
| अरतिः | aratiḥ | lack of relish |
| जनसंसदि | jana-saṃsadi | for crowds and gatherings |
Explanation
Unwavering devotion to me through undivided yoga, a liking for quiet and solitary places, and no taste for noisy crowds: these are also marks of knowledge. Here devotion and a love of quiet are placed among the virtues that make up true knowledge.
Devotion appears here inside the list of knowledge, which commentators note shows how the Gita weaves the paths together. Ramanuja gives this item special weight, as he sees devotion as the culmination of knowledge. The preference for solitude is understood not as dislike of people but as a need for inner quiet. Shankara explains that crowds of worldly people, not good company, are what the seeker avoids.
भावार्थ
मुझमें अनन्य योग द्वारा अविचल भक्ति, एकान्त स्थान में रहने का स्वभाव, और जनसमूह में प्रीति का न होना — ये ज्ञान के लक्षण हैं। शान्ति और एकान्त मन को भीतर की ओर मोड़ते हैं।
Living it today
Make room for regular quiet time without screens or chatter. A mind that is never alone rarely hears itself clearly.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 13.11?
Unwavering devotion to me through undivided yoga, a liking for quiet and solitary places, and no taste for noisy crowds: these are also marks of knowledge. Here devotion and a love of quiet are placed among the virtues that make up true knowledge.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 13.11?
Sri Krishna speaks this verse, in Chapter 13 (Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 13.11 in daily life?
Make room for regular quiet time without screens or chatter. A mind that is never alone rarely hears itself clearly.
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