Chapter 18, Verse 69 (Bhagavad Gita 18.69)
Chapter 18: Mokṣha Sanyās Yog – Yoga through the Perfection of Renunciation and Surrender
Sanskrit Shloka
न च तस्मान्मनुष्येषु कश्िचन्मे प्रियकृत्तमः।भविता न च मे तस्मादन्यः प्रियतरो भुवि
Transliteration
na cha tasmān manuṣhyeṣhu kaśhchin me priya-kṛittamaḥ bhavitā na cha me tasmād anyaḥ priyataro bhuvi
Word Meanings
na—no; cha—and; tasmāt—than them; manuṣhyeṣhu—amongst human beings; kaśhchit—anyone; me—to me; priya-kṛit-tamaḥ—more dear; bhavitā—will be; na—never; cha—and; me—to me; tasmāt—than them; anyaḥ—another; priya-taraḥ—dearer; bhuvi—on this earth
Translation
There is no one among men who does service more pleasing to Me than him, nor shall there be anyone on earth dearer to Me than him.
Meaning & Commentary
In this profound declaration, Bhagwan Shri Krishna reveals that the highest worship is the offering of His transcendental knowledge to those who seek truth. By spreading the wisdom of the Gita, the devotee performs the most intimate service to the Supreme Lord, becoming an instrument of His divine will. Shri Krishna emphasizes that such a soul, who sacrifices their time and intellect to glorify the Divine, occupies an eternal place in His heart. This path of selfless dissemination of spiritual truth bridges the gap between the finite human soul and the Infinite Bhagwan. Ultimately, this service serves as a powerful catalyst for liberation, transforming the seeker into a beloved companion of the Supreme Lord.