Bhagavad Gita · Verse 8.14
Chapter 8: Akshara Brahma Yoga (अक्षर ब्रह्मयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
अनन्यचेताः सततं यो मां स्मरति नित्यशः । तस्याहं सुलभः पार्थ नित्ययुक्तस्य योगिनः ॥१४॥
ananyacetāḥ satataṃ yo māṃ smarati nityaśaḥ | tasyāhaṃ sulabhaḥ pārtha nityayuktasya yoginaḥ ||14||
Complete Shloka Translation
O Partha, I am readily accessible to the yogi who is always united with Me and remembers Me continually with undivided attention.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| अनन्यचेताः | ananyacetāḥ | with undivided attention |
| सुलभः | sulabhaḥ | readily accessible |
| सततं | satataṃ | [term] in context of O Partha, I am readily accessi... |
| यो | yo | [term] in context of O Partha, I am readily accessi... |
| मां | māṃ | [term] in context of O Partha, I am readily accessi... |
| स्मरति | smarati | [term] in context of O Partha, I am readily accessi... |
| नित्यशः | nityaśaḥ | [term] in context of O Partha, I am readily accessi... |
| तस्याहं | tasyāhaṃ | [term] in context of O Partha, I am readily accessi... |
| पार्थ | pārtha | [term] in context of O Partha, I am readily accessi... |
| नित्ययुक्तस्य | nityayuktasya | [term] in context of O Partha, I am readily accessi... |
| योगिनः | yoginaḥ | [term] in context of O Partha, I am readily accessi... |
| १४ | yoginaḥ | [term] in context of O Partha, I am readily accessi... |
with undivided attention
readily accessible
[term] in context of O Partha, I am readily accessi...
[term] in context of O Partha, I am readily accessi...
[term] in context of O Partha, I am readily accessi...
[term] in context of O Partha, I am readily accessi...
[term] in context of O Partha, I am readily accessi...
[term] in context of O Partha, I am readily accessi...
[term] in context of O Partha, I am readily accessi...
[term] in context of O Partha, I am readily accessi...
[term] in context of O Partha, I am readily accessi...
[term] in context of O Partha, I am readily accessi...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
After the concentrated practice passages, Krishna emphasizes continual, undivided remembrance. His accessibility is described through a sustained devotional relationship.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Nurture a steady relationship through small, recurring acts of remembrance."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What small recurring act can support steady remembrance?
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.