Chapter 18, Verse 46 (Bhagavad Gita 18.46)
Chapter 18: Mokṣha Sanyās Yog – Yoga through the Perfection of Renunciation and Surrender
Sanskrit Shloka
यतः प्रवृत्तिर्भूतानां येन सर्वमिदं ततम्।स्वकर्मणा तमभ्यर्च्य सिद्धिं विन्दति मानवः
Transliteration
yataḥ pravṛittir bhūtānāṁ yena sarvam idaṁ tatam sva-karmaṇā tam abhyarchya siddhiṁ vindati mānavaḥ
Word Meanings
yataḥ—from whom; pravṛittiḥ—have come into being; bhūtānām—of all living entities; yena—by whom; sarvam—all; idam—this; tatam—pervaded; sva-karmaṇā—by one’s natural occupation; tam—him; abhyarchya—by worshipping; siddhim—perfection; vindati—attains; mānavaḥ—a person
Translation
By worshipping Shri Krishna, from whom all beings have emanated and by whom this entire universe is pervaded, through the performance of one's own prescribed duties, a human being attains perfection.
Meaning & Commentary
In this profound instruction, Lord Krishna reveals that the path to liberation is not found in renouncing the world, but in dedicating every action to the Supreme Source of all existence. By performing our worldly duties as a humble offering to Shri Krishna, we transform mundane labor into sacred worship. Since the Lord pervades every atom of the cosmos, there is no separation between our work and His divine presence when performed with surrender. This 'Svadharma' (own duty) acts as a bridge, gradually purifying the seeker’s heart and aligning the soul with the eternal consciousness of Shri Krishna. Ultimately, this path leads the devotee to the highest state of perfection, where one realizes their intrinsic, eternal relationship with the Supreme Lord.