Chapter 12, Verse 14 (Bhagavad Gita 12.14)
Chapter 12: Bhakti Yog – The Yoga of Devotion
Sanskrit Shloka
सन्तुष्टः सततं योगी यतात्मा दृढनिश्चयः।मय्यर्पितमनोबुद्धिर्यो मद्भक्तः स मे प्रियः
Transliteration
santuṣhṭaḥ satataṁ yogī yatātmā dṛiḍha-niśhchayaḥ mayy arpita-mano-buddhir yo mad-bhaktaḥ sa me priyaḥ
Word Meanings
santuṣhṭaḥ—contented; satatam—steadily; yogī—united in devotion; yata-ātmā—self-controlled; dṛiḍha-niśhchayaḥ—firm in conviction; mayi—to me; arpita—dedicated; manaḥ—mind; buddhiḥ—intellect; yaḥ—who; mat-bhaktaḥ—my devotees; saḥ—they; me—to me; priyaḥ—very dear
Translation
Always content, steady in meditation, self-controlled, possessing firm conviction, with mind and intelligence dedicated to Me, such a devotee is dear to Lord Krishna.
Meaning & Commentary
In this profound verse, Lord Krishna reveals the quintessential attributes of the devotee who resides in His heart. By maintaining constant contentment and mental equilibrium, the seeker rises above the dualities of material existence. Shri Krishna emphasizes that true devotion is not merely an emotion but an intellectual commitment, where the mind and intellect are surrendered entirely at His lotus feet. When a soul aligns its inner faculties with the Supreme Lord, it achieves a state of divine communion that leads to eternal liberation. This path of surrender is the direct bridge to experiencing the infinite love of Yogeshwar Krishna.