Bhagavad Gita Quotes in Sanskrit with English Meaning

Readers often search for Bhagavad Gita quotes in Sanskrit to learn the original sound, share a shloka, or study a verse beyond a short English translation. Each of the Bhagavad Gita quotes in Sanskrit below is given in Devanagari with an English meaning and a link to the complete verse page. Sanskrit is best approached with context: read the Devanagari, follow the transliteration, then open the full verse for meaning and explanation within Krishna’s dialogue with Arjuna.

1. Action and its results — Bhagavad Gita 2.47

कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन।
मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भूर्मा ते सङ्गोऽस्त्वकर्मणि॥

Karmaṇy evādhikāras te mā phaleṣu kadācana.

Read the full Sanskrit and meaning of Bhagavad Gita 2.47. The verse teaches responsibility for action without the illusion that every result can be controlled.

2. The eternal self — Bhagavad Gita 2.20

न जायते म्रियते वा कदाचिन्नायं भूत्वा भविता वा न भूयः।

Na jāyate mriyate vā kadācit.

Open Bhagavad Gita 2.20 for the complete text and explanation. Krishna describes the deeper self as unborn and enduring while also addressing Arjuna’s grief within the battlefield context.

3. Steadiness in pleasure and pain — Bhagavad Gita 2.14

मात्रास्पर्शास्तु कौन्तेय शीतोष्णसुखदुःखदाः।

Mātrāsparśās tu kaunteya śītoṣṇasukhaduḥkhadāḥ.

Bhagavad Gita 2.14 compares changing experiences with the seasons. The counsel is patience, not the suppression of feeling.

4. Follow your own dharma — Bhagavad Gita 3.35

श्रेयान्स्वधर्मो विगुणः परधर्मात्स्वनुष्ठितात्।

Śreyān svadharmo viguṇaḥ paradharmāt svanuṣṭhitāt.

Bhagavad Gita 3.35 asks a person to meet their own responsibility rather than copy a path that does not belong to them. It is a call to honest discernment, not to comparison.

5. Restoration of dharma — Bhagavad Gita 4.7

यदा यदा हि धर्मस्य ग्लानिर्भवति भारत।

Yadā yadā hi dharmasya glānir bhavati bhārata.

Study Bhagavad Gita 4.7 with the following verse. The teaching connects divine manifestation with the restoration of dharma and protection of the good.

6. The mind as friend or enemy — Bhagavad Gita 6.5

उद्धरेदात्मनात्मानं नात्मानमवसादयेत्।

Uddhared ātmanātmānaṃ nātmānam avasādayet.

Bhagavad Gita 6.5 presents self-discipline as a way of lifting the mind. It is not a command to blame oneself for suffering; it is an invitation to cultivate helpful habits and seek support.

7. The lamp in a windless place — Bhagavad Gita 6.19

यथा दीपो निवातस्थो नेङ्गते सोपमा स्मृता।

Yathā dīpo nivāta-stho neṅgate sopamā smṛtā.

Bhagavad Gita 6.19 compares a steady mind in meditation with a sheltered flame. Steadiness comes from repeated return, not from forcing the mind to be blank.

8. The divine presence — Bhagavad Gita 7.7

मत्तः परतरं नान्यत्किञ्चिदस्ति धनञ्जय।

Mattaḥ parataraṃ nānyat kiñcid asti dhanañjaya.

Read Bhagavad Gita 7.7 in context. Krishna uses the image of jewels strung on a thread to describe an unseen unity beneath the variety of the world.

9. Devotion and compassion — Bhagavad Gita 12.13–14

अद्वेष्टा सर्वभूतानां मैत्रः करुण एव च।

Adveṣṭā sarva-bhūtānāṃ maitraḥ karuṇa eva ca.

The complete Chapter 12, Verses 13–14 page describes devotion through friendliness, compassion, steadiness, and freedom from hatred.

10. The final refuge — Bhagavad Gita 18.66

सर्वधर्मान्परित्यज्य मामेकं शरणं व्रज।

Sarva-dharmān parityajya mām ekaṃ śaraṇaṃ vraja.

Read Bhagavad Gita 18.66 with the whole of Chapter 18. Surrender comes after a long teaching on discernment, duty, action, knowledge, and devotion; it should not be separated from ethical responsibility.

How to learn Bhagavad Gita quotes in Sanskrit

First read the Devanagari slowly. Next, use the transliteration to notice sounds that are unfamiliar. Read the English meaning once, then return to the Sanskrit and identify one word or phrase you recognise. Do not rush to memorise before understanding the setting. A short recitation from a trusted teacher helps with rhythm and vowel length, which change the meaning of many words.

It also helps to keep a verse with its chapter. Chapter 2 introduces the language of the self and steadiness; Chapter 3 develops action and duty. Reading the surrounding verses keeps a Sanskrit line from becoming a slogan detached from the dialogue.

The complete Bhagavad Gita collection includes every numbered verse with Sanskrit and meaning. For a wider Sanskrit-first study list, see Gita shlokas in Sanskrit with meaning; for plain-English renderings alongside the Sanskrit, see Bhagavad Gita quotes in English.

Frequently asked questions

Are these Sanskrit quotes complete verses?

Some excerpts above are opening lines used as search-friendly entry points. Each one links to the complete verse page with the full Devanagari text, transliteration, meanings, and explanation.

What is the best Bhagavad Gita quote in Sanskrit to start with?

Chapter 2, Verse 47 (Karmaṇy evādhikāras te) is a common starting point because its teaching on action and results applies to work, study, relationships, and spiritual practice. It is also short and widely recited.

How do I pronounce Sanskrit shlokas correctly?

Use the transliteration to check long and short vowels, then listen to a trusted recitation and repeat in small phrases. Accuracy improves slowly, so treat pronunciation as a practice rather than a test.

Can I share these Gita quotes in Sanskrit on social media?

Yes, though it is respectful to include the chapter and verse number and a brief meaning so the shloka is not presented out of context. Linking back to the full verse lets readers study the teaching properly.