Bhagavad Gita 12.11 meaningThe path of love
In simple wordsSo simple a child gets it
“If even that’s hard, just trust me and let go of the results.” — there is a way for everyone.
What it means
“And if you can't even do that, then take refuge in me, steady yourself, and let go of the results of all your actions.”
The original Sanskrit
अथैतदप्यशक्तोऽसि कर्तुं मद्योगमाश्रितः । सर्वकर्मफलत्यागं ततः कुरु यतात्मवान् ॥
athaitadapyaśakto.asi kartuṃ madyogamāśritaḥ sarvakarmaphalatyāgaṃ tataḥ kuru yatātmavān
Translations
Literal translation
If you are unable to do even this, in that case, having resorted to the Yoga for Me, thereafter renounce the results of all works by becoming controlled in mind.
Swami Gambhirananda
हिंदी अनुवाद
और यदि इसको भी करने के लिए तुम असमर्थ हो, तो आत्मसंयम से युक्त होकर मेरी प्राप्ति रूप योग का आश्रय लेकर, तुम समस्त कर्मों के फल का त्याग करो।
Swami Tejomayananda
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Keep reading · 12.12“Understanding is better than mechanical practice; meditation is better than understanding; letting go of the results is better than meditation — and from letting go, peace comes immediately.”