Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 4 · Jnana Karma Sannyasa Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 4.11 ये यथा मां प्रपद्यन्ते तांस्तथैव
श्लोक 4.11
ये यथा मां प्रपद्यन्ते तांस्तथैव भजाम्यहम् ।
मम वर्त्मानुवर्तन्ते मनुष्याः पार्थ सर्वशः ॥
ye yathā māṃ prapadyante tāṃstathaiva bhajāmyaham |
mama vartmānuvartante manuṣyāḥ pārtha sarvaśaḥ ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
जो लोग जिस भाव से मेरी शरण लेते हैं, मैं उन्हें उसी प्रकार अपनाता हूँ। हे पार्थ! मनुष्य सब प्रकार से मेरे ही मार्ग पर चलते हैं।
Meaning in English
In whatever way people approach Me, in that same way I respond to them. O Partha, people follow My path in every way.
Bhagavad Gita 4.11 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ये | ye | those who |
| यथा | yathā | in whatever way |
| माम् | mām | me |
| प्रपद्यन्ते | prapadyante | approach |
| तान् | tān | them |
| तथा एव | tathā eva | in that same way |
| भजामि अहम् | bhajāmi aham | I respond to, I reward |
| मम वर्त्म | mama vartma | my path |
| अनुवर्तन्ते | anuvartante | follow |
| मनुष्याः | manuṣyāḥ | human beings |
| पार्थ | pārtha | O Partha |
| सर्वशः | sarvaśaḥ | in every way |
Explanation
In whatever way people approach me, in that same way I respond to them. O Partha, in every way human beings follow my path.
This verse is often cited for the Hindu spirit of respect for many paths: the Divine meets each seeker according to their devotion and understanding. Swami Vivekananda quoted it in his first address at the Parliament of Religions in Chicago in 1893.
भावार्थ
जो मुझे जिस भाव से भजते हैं, मैं भी उन्हें उसी प्रकार फल देता हूँ। हे पार्थ, सब मनुष्य सब प्रकार से मेरे ही मार्ग का अनुसरण करते हैं।
Living it today
Respect the sincere prayer of others, whatever form it takes — the Divine meets each person in their own way.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 4.11?
In whatever way people approach me, in that same way I respond to them. O Partha, in every way human beings follow my path.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 4.11?
Sri Krishna speaks this verse, in Chapter 4 (Jnana Karma Sannyasa Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 4.11 in daily life?
Respect the sincere prayer of others, whatever form it takes — the Divine meets each person in their own way.
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