Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 9 · Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 9.18 गतिर्भर्ता प्रभुः साक्षी निवासः शरणं सुहृत्
श्लोक 9.18
गतिर्भर्ता प्रभुः साक्षी निवासः शरणं सुहृत् ।
प्रभवः प्रलयः स्थानं निधानं बीजमव्ययम् ॥
gatirbhartā prabhuḥ sākṣī nivāsaḥ śaraṇaṃ suhṛt |
prabhavaḥ pralayaḥ sthānaṃ nidhānaṃ bījamavyayam ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
मैं ही परम गति, पालनहार, स्वामी, साक्षी, निवास, शरण और सच्चा मित्र हूँ। उत्पत्ति, प्रलय, आधार, भंडार और अविनाशी बीज भी मैं ही हूँ।
Meaning in English
I am the goal, the supporter, the master, the witness, the dwelling, the refuge and the friend. I am the origin and the dissolution, the ground, the treasure-house and the imperishable seed.
Bhagavad Gita 9.18 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| गतिः | gatiḥ | the goal |
| भर्ता | bhartā | the supporter |
| प्रभुः | prabhuḥ | the Lord |
| साक्षी | sākṣī | the witness |
| निवासः | nivāsaḥ | the abode |
| शरणम् | śaraṇam | the refuge |
| सुहृत् | suhṛt | the friend |
| प्रभवः | prabhavaḥ | the origin |
| प्रलयः | pralayaḥ | the dissolution |
| स्थानम् | sthānam | the foundation |
| निधानम् | nidhānam | the treasure-house, resting place |
| बीजम् अव्ययम् | bījam avyayam | the imperishable seed |
Explanation
I am the goal, the supporter, the Lord, the witness, the home, the refuge and the friend. I am the origin and the dissolution, the foundation, the resting place of all, and the seed that never perishes. Every need of the soul finds its answer in God.
This verse is a short litany of names that has been widely used in prayer. Each word describes a relation between God and the soul. Sharana, refuge, and suhrit, the friend who wishes well without expecting return, are especially precious in bhakti traditions; Krishna calls himself the friend of all beings again in 5.29. Shankara explains nidhana as the place where all things rest during dissolution. Ramanuja stresses that the Lord is the goal and refuge for everyone, whatever their state. The seed image recurs in 7.10 and 10.39.
भावार्थ
मैं ही सबकी गति, भरण-पोषण करने वाला, स्वामी, साक्षी, निवास-स्थान, शरण और सुहृद् हूँ। मैं ही उत्पत्ति, प्रलय, आधार, निधान और अविनाशी बीज हूँ। अर्थात् जीव की हर आवश्यकता का उत्तर मैं ही हूँ।
Living it today
When you feel alone, recall that God is called the friend and refuge of every being. You are never without a well-wisher.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 9.18?
I am the goal, the supporter, the Lord, the witness, the home, the refuge and the friend. I am the origin and the dissolution, the foundation, the resting place of all, and the seed that never perishes. Every need of the soul finds its answer in God.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 9.18?
Sri Krishna speaks this verse, in Chapter 9 (Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 9.18 in daily life?
When you feel alone, recall that God is called the friend and refuge of every being. You are never without a well-wisher.
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