Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 18 · Moksha Sannyasa Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 18.69 न च तस्मान्मनुष्येषु कश्चिन्मे
श्लोक 18.69
न च तस्मान्मनुष्येषु कश्चिन्मे प्रियकृत्तमः ।
भविता न च मे तस्मादन्यः प्रियतरो भुवि ॥
na ca tasmānmanuṣyeṣu kaścinme priyakṛttamaḥ |
bhavitā na ca me tasmādanyaḥ priyataro bhuvi ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
मनुष्यों में उससे बढ़कर मेरा प्रिय कार्य करने वाला कोई नहीं है, और पृथ्वी पर उससे अधिक प्रिय मुझे दूसरा कोई नहीं होगा।
Meaning in English
No one among humans does more pleasing service to me than such a person, and no one on earth will be dearer to me than he.
Bhagavad Gita 18.69 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| न च | na ca | and not |
| तस्मात् | tasmāt | than him |
| मनुष्येषु | manuṣyeṣu | among humans |
| कश्चित् | kaścit | anyone |
| मे | me | to me |
| प्रियकृत्तमः | priya-kṛttamaḥ | doing dearer service |
| भविता | bhavitā | will be |
| न च | na ca | nor |
| मे | me | to me |
| तस्मात् | tasmāt | than him |
| अन्यः | anyaḥ | another |
| प्रियतरः | priyataraḥ | dearer |
| भुवि | bhuvi | on earth |
Explanation
There is no one among human beings who does me dearer service than such a person, nor will anyone on earth be dearer to me. Krishna places the one who passes on this wisdom to receptive hearts at the very top of all who serve him.
This continues the praise of the one who shares the teaching (18.68). Shankara reads it as saying that among all who serve the Lord, the teacher of this wisdom to the worthy is foremost. Ramanuja likewise. The emphasis falls on the welfare of others: helping another find clarity and peace is treated as the highest service. Gandhi spoke of spreading the Gita's message through one's life rather than through words alone.
भावार्थ
मनुष्यों में उससे बढ़कर मेरा प्रिय कार्य करने वाला कोई दूसरा नहीं है, और इस पृथ्वी पर उससे अधिक मुझे प्रिय कोई दूसरा भविष्य में भी नहीं होगा। ज्ञान बाँटना सबसे बड़ी सेवा है।
Living it today
Helping someone else find clarity or peace may be the most valuable thing you do today.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 18.69?
There is no one among human beings who does me dearer service than such a person, nor will anyone on earth be dearer to me. Krishna places the one who passes on this wisdom to receptive hearts at the very top of all who serve him.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 18.69?
Sri Krishna speaks this verse, in Chapter 18 (Moksha Sannyasa Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 18.69 in daily life?
Helping someone else find clarity or peace may be the most valuable thing you do today.
Reflected on verse 18.69?
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