Bhagavad Gita · Verse 12.6
Chapter 12: Bhakti Yoga (भक्तियोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
ये तु सर्वाणि कर्माणि मयि संन्यस्य मत्पराः । अनन्येनैव योगेन मां ध्यायन्त उपासते ॥६॥
ye tu sarvāṇi karmāṇi mayi saṃnyasya matparāḥ | ananyenaiva yogena māṃ dhyāyanta upāsate ||6||
Complete Shloka Translation
But those who dedicate all actions to Me, hold Me as their highest aim and worship Me, meditating on Me through undivided yoga—
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| संन्यस्य | saṃnyasya | having dedicated |
| मत्पर | matpara | holding Me as highest aim |
| ये | ye | [term] in context of But those who dedicate all act... |
| तु | tu | [term] in context of But those who dedicate all act... |
| सर्वाणि | sarvāṇi | [term] in context of But those who dedicate all act... |
| कर्माणि | karmāṇi | [term] in context of But those who dedicate all act... |
| मयि | mayi | [term] in context of But those who dedicate all act... |
| मत्पराः | matparāḥ | [term] in context of But those who dedicate all act... |
| अनन्येनैव | ananyenaiva | [term] in context of But those who dedicate all act... |
| योगेन | yogena | [term] in context of But those who dedicate all act... |
| मां | māṃ | [term] in context of But those who dedicate all act... |
| ध्यायन्त | dhyāyanta | [term] in context of But those who dedicate all act... |
| उपासते | upāsate | [term] in context of But those who dedicate all act... |
having dedicated
holding Me as highest aim
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Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
This sentence continues into Krishna’s assurance in 12.7. Devotion includes offering actions as well as meditation.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Let your daily actions and deepest purpose support one another."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How can one daily action express your deepest purpose?
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.