Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 18 · Moksha Sannyasa Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 18.68 य इदं परमं गुह्यं मद्भक्तेष्वभिधास्यति
श्लोक 18.68
य इदं परमं गुह्यं मद्भक्तेष्वभिधास्यति ।
भक्तिं मयि परां कृत्वा मामेवैष्यत्यसंशयः ॥
ya idaṃ paramaṃ guhyaṃ madbhakteṣvabhidhāsyati |
bhaktiṃ mayi parāṃ kṛtvā māmevaiṣyatyasaṃśayaḥ ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
जो मुझमें परम भक्ति रखकर यह परम गोपनीय ज्ञान मेरे भक्तों को सुनाएगा, वह निःसंदेह मुझे ही प्राप्त होगा।
Meaning in English
One who teaches this supreme secret to my devotees, showing the highest devotion to me, will without doubt come to me.
Bhagavad Gita 18.68 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| यः | yaḥ | whoever |
| इदम् | idam | this |
| परमम् | paramam | supreme |
| गुह्यम् | guhyam | secret |
| मद्भक्तेषु | mad-bhakteṣu | among my devotees |
| अभिधास्यति | abhidhāsyati | will teach |
| भक्तिम् | bhaktim | devotion |
| मयि | mayi | to me |
| पराम् | parām | supreme |
| कृत्वा | kṛtvā | having shown |
| माम् एव | mām eva | to me alone |
| एष्यति | eṣyati | will come |
| असंशयः | asaṃśayaḥ | without doubt |
Explanation
Whoever teaches this supreme secret to my devotees, showing supreme devotion to me, will without doubt come to me. Sharing the Gita with those who are eager to learn is itself a form of devotion, and Krishna promises that such a teacher will reach him.
After saying who should not receive the teaching, Krishna praises those who pass it on to the receptive. Teaching the Gita is itself counted as an act of devotion. Shankara notes that the teaching must be given as service to the Lord, not for gain or fame. Ramanuja reads 'supreme devotion' as the motive with which the teacher speaks. The verse has inspired the long tradition of Gita recitation, discourse and study groups across India.
भावार्थ
जो व्यक्ति मुझमें परा भक्ति रखते हुए इस परम गोपनीय गीता-ज्ञान को मेरे भक्तों को सुनाएगा और समझाएगा, वह निःसन्देह मुझे ही प्राप्त होगा — इसमें कोई संशय नहीं है।
Living it today
Passing on what helped you — patiently and without seeking credit — is one of the best ways to deepen it in yourself.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 18.68?
Whoever teaches this supreme secret to my devotees, showing supreme devotion to me, will without doubt come to me. Sharing the Gita with those who are eager to learn is itself a form of devotion, and Krishna promises that such a teacher will reach him.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 18.68?
Sri Krishna speaks this verse, in Chapter 18 (Moksha Sannyasa Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 18.68 in daily life?
Passing on what helped you — patiently and without seeking credit — is one of the best ways to deepen it in yourself.
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