Bhagavad Gita · Verse 5.29
Chapter 5: Karma Sannyasa Yoga (कर्मसंन्यासयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
भोक्तारं यज्ञतपसां सर्वलोकमहेश्वरम् । सुहृदं सर्वभूतानां ज्ञात्वा मां शान्तिमृच्छति ॥२९॥
bhoktāraṃ yajñatapasāṃ sarvalokamaheśvaram | suhṛdaṃ sarvabhūtānāṃ jñātvā māṃ śāntimṛcchati ||29||
Complete Shloka Translation
Knowing me as the enjoyer of sacrifices and austerities, the great Lord of all worlds, and the friend of all beings, one attains peace.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| भोक्तारम् | bhoktāram | the recipient and enjoyer |
| यज्ञ-तपसाम् | yajña-tapasām | of all sacred sacrifices and austerities |
| सर्व-लोक | sarva-loka | of all cosmic worlds and realms |
| महेश्वरम् | maheśvaram | the Supreme Lord and Sovereign Master |
| सुहृदम् | suhṛdam | the selfless, benevolent Friend |
| सर्व-भूतानाम् | sarva-bhūtānām | of all living creatures |
| ज्ञात्वा | jñātvā | having truly realized |
| माम् | mām | Me (the Divine Supreme) |
| शान्तिम् | śāntim | transcendental peace |
| ऋच्छति | ṛcchati | attains / experiences |
the recipient and enjoyer
of all sacred sacrifices and austerities
of all cosmic worlds and realms
the Supreme Lord and Sovereign Master
the selfless, benevolent Friend
of all living creatures
having truly realized
Me (the Divine Supreme)
transcendental peace
attains / experiences
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Krishna closes with three relations: recipient of offering, Lord of worlds, and friend of beings. Peace joins knowledge and devotion, completing the chapter's account of inward renunciation.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Trust in a wider benevolence can support peace and care for others."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How might seeing benevolence as central change your way of relating to others?
Modern Life Implementation (Practical Real-Life Application)
Apply this verse to master calm detachment in daily work: act with full excellence and sincerity, but like water sliding off a lotus leaf, let neither praise nor blame stain your inner composure.