Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 5 · Karma Sannyasa Yoga

Bhagavad Gita 5.29 भोक्तारं यज्ञतपसां सर्वलोकमहेश्वरम्

Sri Krishna Chapter 5, Verse 29 With word-by-word notes

श्लोक 5.29

भोक्तारं यज्ञतपसां सर्वलोकमहेश्वरम् ।
सुहृदं सर्वभूतानां ज्ञात्वा मां शान्तिमृच्छति ॥

bhoktāraṃ yajñatapasāṃ sarvalokamaheśvaram |
suhṛdaṃ sarvabhūtānāṃ jñātvā māṃ śāntimṛcchati ||

हिन्दी अर्थ

मुझे सब यज्ञों और तपों का भोक्ता, सभी लोकों का महान ईश्वर और सब प्राणियों का सुहृद (निःस्वार्थ मित्र) जानकर मनुष्य शांति को प्राप्त होता है।

Meaning in English

Knowing Me as the enjoyer of all sacrifices and austerities, the great Lord of all the worlds, and the friend of all beings, one attains peace.

Bhagavad Gita 5.29 — word by word

WordTransliterationMeaning
भोक्तारम्bhoktāramthe enjoyer
यज्ञतपसाम्yajña-tapasāmof sacrifices and austerities
सर्वलोकमहेश्वरम्sarva-loka-maheśvaramthe great Lord of all worlds
सुहृदम्suhṛdamthe friend
सर्वभूतानाम्sarva-bhūtānāmof all beings
ज्ञात्वा माम्jñātvā māmknowing me
शान्तिम् ऋच्छतिśāntim ṛcchatiattains peace

Explanation

Knowing me as the enjoyer of all sacrifices and austerities, the great Lord of all the worlds, and the friend of all beings, one attains peace.

The final word, suhṛd — the good-hearted friend — is the most comforting. The Lord who rules all worlds is also the friend of every being; knowing this, fear gives way to peace.

भावार्थ

मुझे सब यज्ञों और तपों का भोक्ता, सब लोकों का महान ईश्वर और सब प्राणियों का सुहृद (मित्र) जानकर मनुष्य शान्ति को प्राप्त होता है।

Living it today

In lonely or anxious moments, remember that the Divine is your friend — and be a friend to others.

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 5.29?

Knowing me as the enjoyer of all sacrifices and austerities, the great Lord of all the worlds, and the friend of all beings, one attains peace.

Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 5.29?

Sri Krishna speaks this verse, in Chapter 5 (Karma Sannyasa Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.

How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 5.29 in daily life?

In lonely or anxious moments, remember that the Divine is your friend — and be a friend to others.

Reflected on verse 5.29?

Light a diya, add a note, or share this verse.