Bhagavad Gita · Moksha Sannyasa Yoga — Liberation through Renunciation

Chapter 18, Verse 45

"Bhagavad Gita 18.45" — meaning and explanation.

स्वे स्वे कर्मण्यभिरतः संसिद्धिं लभते नरः | स्वकर्मनिरतः सिद्धिं यथा विन्दति तच्छृणु

sve sve karmaṇyabhirataḥ saṃsiddhiṃ labhate naraḥ . svakarmanirataḥ siddhiṃ yathā vindati tacchṛṇu

Meaning

5.10 He who does actions, offering them to Brahman, and abandoning attachment, is not tainted by sin, just as a lotus-leaf is not tainted by water.

।।5.10।। जो पुरुष सब कर्म ब्रह्म में अर्पण करके और आसक्ति को त्यागकर करता है, वह पुरुष कमल के पत्ते के सदृश पाप से लिप्त नहीं होता।।

Explanation

This verse belongs to Moksha Sannyasa Yoga — Liberation through Renunciation. Read it with the surrounding verses to understand how Krishna's teaching develops through the dialogue with Arjuna.

Life Lesson

Study Bhagavad Gita 18.45 slowly, then express its central teaching through one thoughtful action in daily life.

Context

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 18, verse 45, from Krishna's dialogue with Arjuna at Kurukshetra.

Bhagavad Gita 18.45

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 18.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bhagavad Gita 18.45 mean?

5.10 He who does actions, offering them to Brahman, and abandoning attachment, is not tainted by sin, just as a lotus-leaf is not tainted by water.

What is the life lesson of this verse?

Study Bhagavad Gita 18.45 slowly, then express its central teaching through one thoughtful action in daily life.

What is the context of this verse?

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 18, verse 45, from Krishna's dialogue with Arjuna at Kurukshetra.