Bhagavad Gita · Verse 12.11
Chapter 12: Bhakti Yoga (भक्तियोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
अथैतदप्यशक्तोऽसि कर्तुं मद्योगमाश्रितः । सर्वकर्मफलत्यागं ततः कुरु यतात्मवान् ॥११॥
athaitadapyaśakto'si kartuṃ madyogamāśritaḥ | sarvakarmaphalatyāgaṃ tataḥ kuru yatātmavān ||11||
Complete Shloka Translation
If you cannot do even this, then, taking refuge in My yoga and keeping yourself disciplined, relinquish the fruits of all actions.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| कर्मफल | karmaphala | fruit of action |
| यतात्मन् | yatātman | self-disciplined |
| अथैतदप्यशक्तोऽसि | athaitadapyaśakto'si | [term] in context of If you cannot do even this, th... |
| कर्तुं | kartuṃ | [term] in context of If you cannot do even this, th... |
| मद्योगमाश्रितः | madyogamāśritaḥ | [term] in context of If you cannot do even this, th... |
| सर्वकर्मफलत्यागं | sarvakarmaphalatyāgaṃ | [term] in context of If you cannot do even this, th... |
| ततः | tataḥ | [term] in context of If you cannot do even this, th... |
| कुरु | kuru | [term] in context of If you cannot do even this, th... |
| यतात्मवान् | yatātmavān | [term] in context of If you cannot do even this, th... |
| ११ | yatātmavān | [term] in context of If you cannot do even this, th... |
fruit of action
self-disciplined
[term] in context of If you cannot do even this, th...
[term] in context of If you cannot do even this, th...
[term] in context of If you cannot do even this, th...
[term] in context of If you cannot do even this, th...
[term] in context of If you cannot do even this, th...
[term] in context of If you cannot do even this, th...
[term] in context of If you cannot do even this, th...
[term] in context of If you cannot do even this, th...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Relinquishing fruits concerns one’s relation to results, not abandonment of action. Self-discipline remains part of the instruction.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Do your work carefully while loosening possessiveness over its results."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Which result can you stop claiming while still working carefully?
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.