Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 3 · Karma Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 3.11 देवान्भावयतानेन ते देवा भावयन्तु वः
श्लोक 3.11
देवान्भावयतानेन ते देवा भावयन्तु वः ।
परस्परं भावयन्तः श्रेयः परमवाप्स्यथ ॥
devānbhāvayatānena te devā bhāvayantu vaḥ |
parasparaṃ bhāvayantaḥ śreyaḥ paramavāpsyatha ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
इस यज्ञ से तुम देवताओं को संतुष्ट करो और देवता तुम्हें संतुष्ट करें। इस प्रकार एक-दूसरे को उन्नत करते हुए तुम परम कल्याण प्राप्त करोगे।
Meaning in English
Nourish the gods with this sacrifice, and let the gods nourish you. Supporting one another in this way, you will attain the highest good.
Bhagavad Gita 3.11 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| देवान् | devān | the gods |
| भावयत | bhāvayata | nourish, please |
| अनेन | anena | by this |
| ते | te | those |
| देवाः | devāḥ | gods |
| भावयन्तु | bhāvayantu | may nourish |
| वः | vaḥ | you |
| परस्परम् | parasparam | one another |
| भावयन्तः | bhāvayantaḥ | nourishing |
| श्रेयः | śreyaḥ | good, welfare |
| परम् | param | the highest |
| अवाप्स्यथ | avāpsyatha | you will attain |
Explanation
Nourish the gods with this sacrifice, and may the gods nourish you. Nourishing one another, you will attain the highest good.
Prajapati's words continue. The devas here are the powers behind nature, such as rain and sun; humans honour them, and they sustain human life in return. The key word is 'parasparam', mutually. Shankara reads the highest good as either heaven or, through purification, liberation. Modern readers such as Vinoba and many ecologists see a principle of reciprocity with nature and society, where taking without giving breaks the cycle.
भावार्थ
इस यज्ञ के द्वारा तुम देवताओं को उन्नत करो और वे देवता तुम्हें उन्नत करें। इस प्रकार एक-दूसरे को उन्नत करते हुए तुम परम कल्याण को प्राप्त होगे।
Living it today
Relationships, teams and the environment thrive on two-way care. Ask what you are putting back, not only what you are getting.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 3.11?
Nourish the gods with this sacrifice, and may the gods nourish you. Nourishing one another, you will attain the highest good.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 3.11?
Sri Krishna speaks this verse, in Chapter 3 (Karma Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 3.11 in daily life?
Relationships, teams and the environment thrive on two-way care. Ask what you are putting back, not only what you are getting.
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