Chapter 8, Verse 7 (Bhagavad Gita 8.7)
Chapter 8: Akṣhar Brahma Yog – Path of the Eternal God
Sanskrit Shloka
तस्मात्सर्वेषु कालेषु मामनुस्मर युध्य च। मय्यर्पितमनोबुद्धिर्मामेवैष्यस्यसंशयम्
Transliteration
tasmāt sarveṣhu kāleṣhu mām anusmara yudhya cha mayyarpita-mano-buddhir mām evaiṣhyasyasanśhayam
Word Meanings
tasmāt—therefore; sarveṣhu—in all; kāleṣhu—times; mām—me; anusmara—remember; yudhya—fight; cha—and; mayi—to me; arpita—surrender; manaḥ—mind; buddhiḥ—intellect; mām—to me; eva—surely; eṣhyasi—you shall attain; asanśhayaḥ—without a doubt
Translation
Therefore, at all times, remember Me and perform your duty; with your mind and intellect surrendered unto Me, you shall undoubtedly attain Me.
Meaning & Commentary
In this profound instruction, Lord Krishna reveals the secret of Karma Yoga, teaching that spiritual practice need not be separate from our worldly responsibilities. By maintaining constant remembrance of Shri Krishna amidst the 'battlefield' of life, the seeker transforms every action into an offering of devotion. When the mind and intellect are anchored in the Supreme, the duality of action and renunciation dissolves into surrender. This path ensures that the soul remains untouched by worldly entanglement, ultimately leading the devotee to the eternal abode of Shri Krishna. Thus, every struggle becomes a sacred pilgrimage toward liberation.