Bhagavad Gita · Verse 12.10
Chapter 12: Bhakti Yoga (भक्तियोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
अभ्यासेऽप्यसमर्थोऽसि मत्कर्मपरमो भव । मदर्थमपि कर्माणि कुर्वन्सिद्धिमवाप्स्यसि ॥१०॥
abhyāse'pyasamartho'si matkarmaparamo bhava | madarthamapi karmāṇi kurvansiddhimavāpsyasi ||10||
Complete Shloka Translation
If you are unable even to practice, make action for Me your chief concern. By performing actions for My sake, you will attain fulfillment.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| मदर्थम् | madartham | for My sake |
| सिद्धि | siddhi | fulfillment |
| अभ्यासेऽप्यसमर्थोऽसि | abhyāse'pyasamartho'si | [term] in context of If you are unable even to prac... |
| मत्कर्मपरमो | matkarmaparamo | [term] in context of If you are unable even to prac... |
| भव | bhava | [term] in context of If you are unable even to prac... |
| मदर्थमपि | madarthamapi | [term] in context of If you are unable even to prac... |
| कर्माणि | karmāṇi | [term] in context of If you are unable even to prac... |
| कुर्वन्सिद्धिमवाप्स्यसि | kurvansiddhimavāpsyasi | [term] in context of If you are unable even to prac... |
| १० | kurvansiddhimavāpsyasi | [term] in context of If you are unable even to prac... |
for My sake
fulfillment
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Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Krishna offers action for His sake as another approach. Siddhi refers to spiritual fulfillment here, not guaranteed worldly success in every task.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Everyday work can become a meaningful expression of devotion."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How could your ordinary work become an offering?
Modern Life Implementation (Practical Real-Life Application)
Apply this verse to master daily focus: anchor your consciousness in higher values, let go of anxious attachment to results, and act with integrity and kindness in every endeavor.