Chapter 13 · Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga - The Yoga of the Field and the Knower of the FieldKrishna
Verse 11
श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता अध्याय 13, श्लोक 11
Sanskrit Shloka (श्लोक)
मयि चानन्ययोगेन भक्तिरव्यभिचारिणी।
विविक्तदेशसेवित्वमरतिर्जनसंसदि॥११॥
Transliteration
Mayi Cha-Ananya-Yogena Bhaktir-Avyabhicharini.
Vivikta-Desha-Sevitvam-Aratir-Jana-Samsadi.
Word-by-Word Meaning (अन्वय)
मयिmayiin Me
अनन्ययोगेनananya-yogenawith exclusive devotion
भक्तिःbhaktihdevotion
अव्यभिचारिणीavyabhichariniunwavering
विविक्तदेशसेवित्वम्vivikta-desha-sevitvamresorting to solitary places
अरतिःaratihabsence of delight
जनसंसदिjana-samsadiin the company of people
Hindi Translation (हिन्दी अर्थ)
मुझमें अनन्य योग द्वारा अव्यभिचारिणी भक्ति, एकान्त स्थान का सेवन, और जनसमूह में अरुचि —
English Translation
Unwavering devotion to Me through exclusive yoga, preference for solitary places, and absence of delight in the company of worldly people —
Commentary (टीका)
Devotion to God is listed among the qualities of knowledge, showing that jnana and bhakti are not opposed but complementary. Seeking solitude is recommended not out of misanthropy but to create conditions conducive to contemplation. A quiet environment helps the aspirant maintain focus on the spiritual path.