Bhagavad Gita · Verse 12.7
Chapter 12: Bhakti Yoga (भक्तियोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
तेषामहं समुद्धर्ता मृत्युसंसारसागरात् । भवामि नचिरात्पार्थ मय्यावेशितचेतसाम् ॥७॥
teṣāmahaṃ samuddhartā mṛtyusaṃsārasāgarāt | bhavāmi nacirātpārtha mayyāveśitacetasām ||7||
Complete Shloka Translation
—for those whose minds are placed in Me, I soon become the one who lifts them from the ocean of mortal existence, Partha.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| समुद्धर्तृ | samuddhartṛ | one who lifts out |
| संसारसागर | saṃsārasāgara | ocean of mortal existence |
| तेषामहं | teṣāmahaṃ | [term] in context of —for those whose minds are pla... |
| समुद्धर्ता | samuddhartā | [term] in context of —for those whose minds are pla... |
| मृत्युसंसारसागरात् | mṛtyusaṃsārasāgarāt | [term] in context of —for those whose minds are pla... |
| भवामि | bhavāmi | [term] in context of —for those whose minds are pla... |
| नचिरात्पार्थ | nacirātpārtha | [term] in context of —for those whose minds are pla... |
| मय्यावेशितचेतसाम् | mayyāveśitacetasām | [term] in context of —for those whose minds are pla... |
one who lifts out
ocean of mortal existence
[term] in context of —for those whose minds are pla...
[term] in context of —for those whose minds are pla...
[term] in context of —for those whose minds are pla...
[term] in context of —for those whose minds are pla...
[term] in context of —for those whose minds are pla...
[term] in context of —for those whose minds are pla...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The ocean represents samsara, the cycle of mortal existence. Krishna’s assurance is spiritual deliverance, not a claim that embodied devotees never face death or hardship.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Trust can sustain devoted effort without demanding control of every outcome."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What helps you sustain trust during uncertainty?
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.