Bhagavad Gita · Verse 12.14
Chapter 12: Bhakti Yoga (भक्तियोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
सन्तुष्टः सततं योगी यतात्मा दृढनिश्चयः । मय्यर्पितमनोबुद्धिर्यो मद्भक्तः स मे प्रियः ॥१४॥
santuṣṭaḥ satataṃ yogī yatātmā dṛḍhaniścayaḥ | mayyarpitamanobuddhiryo madbhaktaḥ sa me priyaḥ ||14||
Complete Shloka Translation
—ever content, established in yoga, self-disciplined and firmly resolved, with mind and understanding offered to Me: such a devotee of Mine is dear to Me.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| सन्तुष्ट | santuṣṭa | content |
| दृढनिश्चय | dṛḍhaniścaya | firmly resolved |
| सन्तुष्टः | santuṣṭaḥ | [term] in context of —ever content, established in ... |
| सततं | satataṃ | [term] in context of —ever content, established in ... |
| योगी | yogī | [term] in context of —ever content, established in ... |
| यतात्मा | yatātmā | [term] in context of —ever content, established in ... |
| दृढनिश्चयः | dṛḍhaniścayaḥ | [term] in context of —ever content, established in ... |
| मय्यर्पितमनोबुद्धिर्यो | mayyarpitamanobuddhiryo | [term] in context of —ever content, established in ... |
| मद्भक्तः | madbhaktaḥ | [term] in context of —ever content, established in ... |
| मे | sa | [term] in context of —ever content, established in ... |
| प्रियः | me | [term] in context of —ever content, established in ... |
| १४ | priyaḥ | [term] in context of —ever content, established in ... |
content
firmly resolved
[term] in context of —ever content, established in ...
[term] in context of —ever content, established in ...
[term] in context of —ever content, established in ...
[term] in context of —ever content, established in ...
[term] in context of —ever content, established in ...
[term] in context of —ever content, established in ...
[term] in context of —ever content, established in ...
[term] in context of —ever content, established in ...
[term] in context of —ever content, established in ...
[term] in context of —ever content, established in ...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Completing 12.13, Krishna joins ethical qualities with inward dedication. Contentment is paired with discipline and resolve, not passivity.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Contentment and firm purpose can support each other."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How can contentment support your steady commitment?
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.