🕉️ Bhagavad Gita
Bhagavad Gita Quotes in Sanskrit with English Meaning
A Sanskrit-first collection of memorable Bhagavad Gita quotes, connected to complete verse pages so the shlokas remain grounded in context.
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. Sanskrit is best approached with context: read the Devanagari, follow the transliteration, then open the complete verse page for meaning and explanation.
1. Action and its results — Bhagavad Gita 2.47
कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन।
मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भूर्मा ते सङ्गोऽस्त्वकर्मणि॥
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।
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. Restoration of dharma — Bhagavad Gita 4.7
यदा यदा हि धर्मस्य ग्लानिर्भवति भारत।
Study Bhagavad Gita 4.7 with the following verse. The teaching connects divine manifestation with the restoration of dharma and protection of the good.
4. The mind as friend or enemy — Bhagavad Gita 6.5
उद्धरेदात्मनात्मानं नात्मानमवसादयेत्।
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.
5. The divine presence — Bhagavad Gita 7.7
मत्तः परतरं नान्यत्किञ्चिदस्ति धनञ्जय।
Read Bhagavad Gita 7.7 in context. Krishna uses the image of a thread holding jewels together to describe an unseen unity beneath the variety of the world.
6. Devotion and compassion — Bhagavad Gita 12.13–14
अद्वेष्टा सर्वभूतानां मैत्रः करुण एव च।
The complete Chapter 12, Verses 13–14 page describes devotion through friendliness, compassion, steadiness, and freedom from hatred.
7. The final refuge — Bhagavad Gita 18.66
सर्वधर्मान्परित्यज्य मामेकं शरणं व्रज।
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 Sanskrit Gita quotes
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.
The complete Bhagavad Gita collection includes every numbered verse. For a wider Sanskrit-first list, see Gita shlokas in Sanskrit with meaning.
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 to start with?
Chapter 2, Verse 47 is a common starting point because its teaching on action and results applies to work, study, relationships, and spiritual practice.