Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 18 · Moksha Sannyasa Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 18.78 यत्र योगेश्वरः कृष्णो यत्र पार्थो
श्लोक 18.78
यत्र योगेश्वरः कृष्णो यत्र पार्थो धनुर्धरः ।
तत्र श्रीर्विजयो भूतिर्ध्रुवा नीतिर्मतिर्मम ॥
yatra yogeśvaraḥ kṛṣṇo yatra pārtho dhanurdharaḥ |
tatra śrīrvijayo bhūtirdhruvā nītirmatirmama ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
जहाँ योगेश्वर श्रीकृष्ण हैं और जहाँ धनुषधारी अर्जुन हैं, वहीं निश्चय ही लक्ष्मी, विजय, ऐश्वर्य और अटल नीति है, ऐसा मेरा मत है।
Meaning in English
Wherever there is Krishna, the Lord of yoga, and wherever there is Partha, the wielder of the bow, there will surely be prosperity, victory, well-being and sound conduct. This is my conviction.
Bhagavad Gita 18.78 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| यत्र | yatra | where |
| योगेश्वरः | yoga-īśvaraḥ | the lord of yoga |
| कृष्णः | kṛṣṇaḥ | Krishna |
| यत्र पार्थः | yatra pārthaḥ | where Arjuna is |
| धनुर्धरः | dhanur-dharaḥ | the bearer of the bow |
| तत्र | tatra | there |
| श्रीः | śrīḥ | prosperity |
| विजयः | vijayaḥ | victory |
| भूतिः | bhūtiḥ | well-being |
| ध्रुवा नीतिः | dhruvā nītiḥ | firm righteousness |
| मतिः मम | matiḥ mama | this is my conviction |
Explanation
Wherever there is Krishna, the lord of yoga, and wherever there is Arjuna, the bearer of the bow, there will surely be prosperity, victory, well-being and firm righteousness — this is my conviction.
These are the last words of the Gita, spoken by Sanjaya to the blind king. They join divine wisdom (Krishna) with human effort (Arjuna's bow): where both are present, success and goodness follow.
भावार्थ
संजय कहते हैं — जहाँ योगेश्वर श्रीकृष्ण हैं और जहाँ धनुर्धारी अर्जुन हैं, वहीं श्री, विजय, ऐश्वर्य और अटल नीति है — ऐसा मेरा मत है।
Living it today
Join prayer with effort. Divine grace and your own hard work together bring lasting success.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 18.78?
Wherever there is Krishna, the lord of yoga, and wherever there is Arjuna, the bearer of the bow, there will surely be prosperity, victory, well-being and firm righteousness — this is my conviction.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 18.78?
Sanjaya speaks this verse, in Chapter 18 (Moksha Sannyasa Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 18.78 in daily life?
Join prayer with effort. Divine grace and your own hard work together bring lasting success.
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