Bhagavad Gita · Verse 12.8
Chapter 12: Bhakti Yoga (भक्तियोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
मय्येव मन आधत्स्व मयि बुद्धिं निवेशय । निवसिष्यसि मय्येव अत ऊर्ध्वं न संशयः ॥८॥
mayyeva mana ādhatsva mayi buddhiṃ niveśaya | nivasiṣyasi mayyeva ata ūrdhvaṃ na saṃśayaḥ ||8||
Complete Shloka Translation
Place your mind in Me alone; settle your understanding in Me. Thereafter you will dwell in Me alone—of this there is no doubt.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| मनस् | manas | mind |
| बुद्धि | buddhi | understanding or intellect |
| मय्येव | mayyeva | [term] in context of Place your mind in Me alone; s... |
| मन | mana | [term] in context of Place your mind in Me alone; s... |
| आधत्स्व | ādhatsva | [term] in context of Place your mind in Me alone; s... |
| मयि | mayi | [term] in context of Place your mind in Me alone; s... |
| बुद्धिं | buddhiṃ | [term] in context of Place your mind in Me alone; s... |
| निवेशय | niveśaya | [term] in context of Place your mind in Me alone; s... |
| निवसिष्यसि | nivasiṣyasi | [term] in context of Place your mind in Me alone; s... |
| अत | ata | [term] in context of Place your mind in Me alone; s... |
| ऊर्ध्वं | ūrdhvaṃ | [term] in context of Place your mind in Me alone; s... |
| संशयः | na | [term] in context of Place your mind in Me alone; s... |
mind
understanding or intellect
[term] in context of Place your mind in Me alone; s...
[term] in context of Place your mind in Me alone; s...
[term] in context of Place your mind in Me alone; s...
[term] in context of Place your mind in Me alone; s...
[term] in context of Place your mind in Me alone; s...
[term] in context of Place your mind in Me alone; s...
[term] in context of Place your mind in Me alone; s...
[term] in context of Place your mind in Me alone; s...
[term] in context of Place your mind in Me alone; s...
[term] in context of Place your mind in Me alone; s...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Krishna asks for both mind and intellect to be directed toward Him. Dwelling in the divine has different philosophical explanations across traditions.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Bring attention and understanding into alignment with your spiritual aim."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Where could your attention and understanding become better aligned?
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.