Translation
He who does not expect anything, who is pure, dexterous, unconcerned, and untroubled, and who has renounced all his undertakings all around—that devotee of Mine is dear to Me.
Verse 12.16
From भक्तियोग
The Yoga of Devotion
॥ Sanskrit Text ॥
अनपेक्षः शुचिर्दक्ष उदासीनो गतव्यथः।सर्वारम्भपरित्यागी यो मद्भक्तः स मे प्रियः।।12.16।।
anapekṣhaḥ śhuchir dakṣha udāsīno gata-vyathaḥ sarvārambha-parityāgī yo mad-bhaktaḥ sa me priyaḥ
हिंदी अनुवाद
।।12.16।।जो आकाङ्क्षासे रहित, बाहर-भीतरसे पवित्र, दक्ष, उदासीन, व्यथासे रहित और सभी आरम्भोंका अर्थात् नये-नये कर्मोंके आरम्भका सर्वथा त्यागी है, वह मेरा भक्त मुझे प्रिय है।
Word-by-Word Meaning
anapekṣhaḥ—indifferent to worldly gain; śhuchiḥ—pure; dakṣhaḥ—skillful; udāsīnaḥ—without cares; gata-vyathaḥ—untroubled; sarva-ārambha—of all undertakings; parityāgī—renouncer; saḥ—who; mat-bhaktaḥ—my devotee; saḥ—he; me—to ne; priyaḥ—very dear
Application in Daily Life
Meditation Practice
Contemplate this verse during your morning meditation. Reflect on how its teachings apply to your current life situation and challenges.
Professional Life
Apply the wisdom of Bhakti Yoga to your work by focusing on your duties without excessive attachment to outcomes.
Relationships
Use these teachings to cultivate patience, understanding, and equanimity in your relationships with family and friends.
Chapter Context
Chapter 12: Bhakti Yoga (भक्तियोग) contains 20 verses and focuses on the yoga of devotion.
This verse appears towards the end of the chapter, bringing together the practical applications of this wisdom.
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