Bhagavad Gita 12.19 meaningThe path of love
In simple wordsSo simple a child gets it
“…speaks gently, is content with little, and loves — that person is dear to me.”
What it means
— who takes praise and blame alike, speaks little, is content with whatever comes, isn't attached to a home, and is steady and loving — that person is dear to me.”
The original Sanskrit
तुल्यनिन्दास्तुतिर्मौनी सन्तुष्टो येन केनचित् । अनिकेतः स्थिरमतिर्भक्तिमान्मे प्रियो नरः ॥
tulyanindāstutirmaunī santuṣṭo yena kenacit aniketaḥ sthiramatirbhaktimānme priyo naraḥ
Translations
Literal translation
The person to whom denunciation and praise are the same, who is silent, content with anything, homeless, steady-minded, and full of devotion is dear to Me.
Swami Gambhirananda
हिंदी अनुवाद
जिसको निन्दा और स्तुति दोनों ही तुल्य है, जो मौनी है, जो किसी अल्प वस्तु से भी सन्तुष्ट है, जो अनिकेत है, वह स्थिर बुद्धि का भक्तिमान् पुरुष मुझे प्रिय है।
Swami Tejomayananda
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Keep reading · 12.20“And those who follow this life-giving path with faith, making me their highest goal — those devotees are exceedingly dear to me.”