Bhagavad Gita · Bhakti Yoga — The Yoga of Devotion
Chapter 12, Verse 18
"Bhagavad Gita 12.18" — meaning and explanation.
समः शत्रौ च मित्रे च तथा मानापमानयोः | शीतोष्णसुखदुःखेषु समः सङ्गविवर्जितः
samaḥ śatrau ca mitre ca tathā mānāpamānayoḥ . śītoṣṇasukhaduḥkheṣu samaḥ saṅgavivarjitaḥ
Meaning
Swami Sivananda did not comment on this sloka
Swami Tejomayananda did not comment on this sloka
Explanation
This verse belongs to Bhakti Yoga — The Yoga of Devotion. Read it with the surrounding verses to understand how Krishna's teaching develops through the dialogue with Arjuna.
Life Lesson
Study Bhagavad Gita 12.18 slowly, then express its central teaching through one thoughtful action in daily life.
Context
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 12, verse 18, from Krishna's dialogue with Arjuna at Kurukshetra.
Bhagavad Gita 12.18
This page presents the Sanskrit verse, transliteration, Hindi meaning, English meaning, and a simple explanation for study. For a fuller understanding, read this shloka in sequence with the rest of Bhagavad Gita Chapter 12.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bhagavad Gita 12.18 mean?
Swami Sivananda did not comment on this sloka
What is the life lesson of this verse?
Study Bhagavad Gita 12.18 slowly, then express its central teaching through one thoughtful action in daily life.
What is the context of this verse?
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 12, verse 18, from Krishna's dialogue with Arjuna at Kurukshetra.