Bhagavad Gita · Verse 12.20
Chapter 12: Bhakti Yoga (भक्तियोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
ये तु धर्म्यामृतमिदं यथोक्तं पर्युपासते । श्रद्दधाना मत्परमा भक्तास्तेऽतीव मे प्रियाः ॥२०॥
ye tu dharmyāmṛtamidaṃ yathoktaṃ paryupāsate | śraddadhānā matparamā bhaktāste'tīva me priyāḥ ||20||
Complete Shloka Translation
But those devotees who faithfully follow this dharma-filled nectar just as taught, holding Me as their highest aim, are exceedingly dear to Me.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| धर्म्यामृत | dharmyāmṛta | nectar of dharma |
| श्रद्दधान | śraddadhāna | possessing faith |
| ये | ye | [term] in context of But those devotees who faithfu... |
| तु | tu | [term] in context of But those devotees who faithfu... |
| धर्म्यामृतमिदं | dharmyāmṛtamidaṃ | [term] in context of But those devotees who faithfu... |
| यथोक्तं | yathoktaṃ | [term] in context of But those devotees who faithfu... |
| पर्युपासते | paryupāsate | [term] in context of But those devotees who faithfu... |
| श्रद्दधाना | śraddadhānā | [term] in context of But those devotees who faithfu... |
| मत्परमा | matparamā | [term] in context of But those devotees who faithfu... |
| भक्तास्तेऽतीव | bhaktāste'tīva | [term] in context of But those devotees who faithfu... |
| मे | me | [term] in context of But those devotees who faithfu... |
| प्रियाः | priyāḥ | [term] in context of But those devotees who faithfu... |
| २० | priyāḥ | [term] in context of But those devotees who faithfu... |
nectar of dharma
possessing faith
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Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The closing verse gathers the teaching into faithful practice. Its nectar imagery points back to devotion expressed through compassion, steadiness and freedom from possessiveness.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Give devotion a daily form through the qualities this chapter teaches."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Which quality from this chapter will you practice today?
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.