Chapter 12 · Bhakti Yoga — The Yoga of DevotionKrishna
Verse 11
श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता अध्याय 12, श्लोक 11
Sanskrit Shloka (श्लोक)
अथैतदप्यशक्तोऽसि कर्तुं मद्योगमाश्रितः।
सर्वकर्मफलत्यागं ततः कुरु यतात्मवान्॥
Transliteration
Atha-Itad-Apy-Ashakto'si Kartum Mad-Yogam-Ashritah.
Sarva-Karma-Phala-Tyagam Tatah Kuru Yata-Atmavan.
Word-by-Word Meaning (अन्वय)
अथathaif/however
एतत्etatthis
अशक्तःashaktahunable
कर्तुम्kartumto do
मद्योगम्mad-yogamMy yoga
आश्रितःashritahtaking refuge in
सर्वकर्मफलत्यागम्sarva-karma-phala-tyagamrenunciation of fruits of all actions
यतात्मवान्yata-atmavanself-controlled
Hindi Translation (हिन्दी अर्थ)
यदि यह भी करने में तुम असमर्थ हो, तो मेरे योग का आश्रय लेकर, आत्मसंयमी होकर, सब कर्मों के फल का त्याग करो।
English Translation
If you are unable to do even this, then take refuge in My yoga and renounce the fruits of all actions, being self-controlled.
Commentary (टीका)
The final step in the descending ladder of spiritual practice — simply give up attachment to the results of actions. This is the most accessible practice, available to everyone regardless of spiritual capacity. Krishna's compassion is evident in providing a path for every level of seeker.