Srimad Bhagawad Gita Chapter 12
Srimad Bhagawad Gita Chapter 12
zrImadbhagavadgItA mUlam - dvAdazo'dhyAyaH
OM zrI paramAtmane namaH
atha dvAdazo'dhyAyaH |
bhaktiyogaH
arjuna uvAca
evaM satatayuktA ye bhaktAstvAM paryupAsate |
ye cApyakSaramavyaktaM teSAM ke yogavittamAH || 1 ||
zrIbhagavAnuvAca
mayyAvezya mano ye mAM nityayuktA upAsate |
zraddhayA parayopetAste me yuktatamA matAH || 2 ||
ye tvakSaramanirdezyamavyaktaM paryupAsate |
sarvatragamacintyaM ca kUTasthamacalaM dhruvam || 3 ||
sanniyamyendriyagrAmaM sarvatra samabuddhayaH |
te prApnuvanti mAmeva sarvabhUtahite ratAH || 4 ||
klezo'dhikatarasteSAmavyaktAsaktacetasAm |
avyaktA hi gatirduHkhaM dehavadbhiravApyate || 5 ||
ye tu sarvANi karmANi mayi sannyasya matparAH |
ananyenaiva yogena mAM dhyAyanta upAsate || 6 ||
teSAmahaM samuddhartA mRtyusaMsArasAgarAt |
bhavAmi na cirAtpArtha mayyAvezitacetasAm || 7 ||
mayyeva mana Adhatsva mayi buddhiM nivezaya |
nivasiSyasi mayyeva ata UrdhvaM na saMzayaH || 8 ||
atha cittaM samAdhAtuM na zaknoSi mayi sthiram |
abhyAsayogena tato mAmicchAptuM dhanaJjaya || 9 ||
abhyAse'pyasamartho'si matkarmaparamo bhava |
madarthamapi karmANi kurvansiddhimavApsyasi || 10 ||
athaitadapyazakto'si kartuM madyogamAzritaH |
sarvakarmaphalatyAgaM tataH kuru yatAtmavAn || 11 ||
zreyo hi jJAnamabhyAsAjjJAnAddhyAnaM viziSyate |
dhyAnAtkarmaphalatyAgastyAgAcchAntiranantaram || 12 ||
adveSTA sarvabhUtAnAM maitraH karuNa eva ca |
nirmamo nirahaGkAraH samaduHkhasukhaH kSamI || 13 ||
santuSTaH satataM yogI yatAtmA dRDhanizcayaH |
mayyarpitamanobuddhiryo madbhaktaH sa me priyaH || 14 ||
yasmAnnodvijate loko lokAnnodvijate ca yaH |
harSAmarSabhayodvegairmukto yaH sa ca me priyaH || 15 ||
anapekSaH zucirdakSa udAsIno gatavyathaH |
sarvArambhaparityAgI yo madbhaktaH sa me priyaH || 16 ||
yo na hRSyati na dveSTi na zocati na kAGkSati |
zubhAzubhaparityAgI bhaktimAnyaH sa me priyaH || 17 ||
samaH zatrau ca mitre ca tathA mAnApamAnayoH |
zItoSNasukhaduHkheSu samaH saGgavivarjitaH || 18 ||
tulyanindAstutirmaunI santuSTo yena kenacit |
aniketaH sthiramatirbhaktimAnme priyo naraH || 19 ||
ye tu dharmyAmRtamidaM yathoktaM paryupAsate |
zraddadhAnA matparamA bhaktAste'tIva me priyAH || 20 ||
OM tatsaditi zrImadbhagavadgItAsUpaniSatsu brahmavidyAyAM yogazAstre
zrIkRSNArjunasaMvAde bhaktiyogo nAma dvAdazo'dhyAyaH ||12 ||
About This Stotram
Srimad Bhagawad Gita Chapter 12
Sanskrit Title: श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता मूलम् - द्वादशोऽध्यायः
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
Chapter 12 of the Bhagawad Gita is highly significant as it elaborates on Bhakti Yoga, the path of devotion, which is considered by Lord Krishna to be the most accessible and potent means for spiritual realization for many. It contrasts the worship of the impersonal, unmanifest Brahman with the worship of the personal God (Krishna) with form and attributes. The chapter emphasizes that sincere devotion, unwavering faith, and dedicating all actions to the Divine are the hallmarks of a true devotee. It provides a clear framework for cultivating a loving relationship with God, leading to inner peace and ultimate liberation. This chapter is often considered the 'heart' of the Bhagawad Gita due to its emphasis on love and surrender.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Krishna |
| Author | Vyasa |
| Type | Chapter |
| Category | Stotram |
| Number of Verses | 21 |
| Origin | This stotram is the twelfth chapter of the Srimad Bhagawad Gita, a foundational scripture in Hinduism. The Bhagawad Gita is presented as a dialogue between Lord Krishna and the warrior prince Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, as recorded in the Bhishma Parva of the epic Mahabharata. Its composition is traditionally attributed to the Vedic period, though the exact dating is a subject of scholarly debate, with estimates ranging from the 5th to 2nd century BCE. Chapter 12, titled 'Bhakti Yoga' (The Yoga of Devotion), focuses on the nature of devotion to the Supreme Being and the different paths to attaining Him. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Attainment of supreme devotion to the Divine.
- Understanding the nature of the Personal God (Saguna Brahman).
- Development of unwavering faith and love for God.
- Guidance on the path of selfless devotion.
- Peace and liberation through surrender to the Divine.
Best Time to Recite
Morning, evening, or during periods of prayer and meditation. Particularly beneficial during times of spiritual contemplation or when seeking solace and guidance.
Historical Context
The Srimad Bhagawad Gita, including Chapter 12, is an integral part of the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic attributed to the Srimant Ved Vyas. The dialogue takes place just before the commencement of the Kurukshetra War. While the exact historical period of its composition is debated among scholars, it is generally considered to be an ancient text, likely compiled over centuries. Chapter 12 specifically addresses Arjuna's query about the superiority of those who worship the impersonal Absolute (Akshara Avyakta) versus those who worship the personal God (Krishna). Lord Krishna's response elucidates the efficacy and accessibility of devotional service (Bhakti Yoga).
Alternate Names
- Bhakti Yoga
- Dwadaso Adhyayah
Related Stotrams
- Srimad Bhagawad Gita Chapter 11
- Srimad Bhagawad Gita Chapter 13
- Vishnu Sahasranama
Last Updated: 2025-12-01