Fix your mind on me, become my devotee, worship me, and bow to me. You will come to me; I promise you this truly, because you are dear to me.
— Krishna
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Bhagavad Gita · 18.65
Hindi · हिन्दी
तू मेरा भक्त हो जा, मेरेमें मनवाला हो जा, मेरा पूजन करनेवाला हो जा और मेरेको नमस्कार कर । ऐसा करनेसे तू मेरेको ही प्राप्त हो जायगा यह मैं तेरे सामने सत्य प्रतिज्ञा करता हूँ क्योंकि तू मेरा अत्यन्त प्रिय है ॥
The verse in reading order — each Sanskrit word with its meaning beneath. Hover a word to focus on it.
मन्मनाwith mind on meभवbecomeमद्भक्तःmy devoteeमद्याजीmy worshipperमाम्to meनमस्कुरुbowमाम्meएवonlyएष्यसिyou will comeसत्यम्truthतेto youप्रतिजानेI promiseप्रियःdearअसिyou areमेto me
Read literallywith mind on me · become · my devotee · my worshipper · to me · bow · me · only · you will come · truth · to you · I promise · dear · you are · to me
Understanding the verse
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It shifts devotion from sentiment to commitment: attention, love, action, and humility all point in one direction.
Krishna asks Arjuna to keep his mind on him, love him, worship him, and show reverence. He promises that this wholehearted devotion leads to union with him.
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On the battlefield
Context & commentary
On the edge of battle, Arjuna is still wavering. Krishna now gives the simplest direct path: keep your mind on me, love me, worship me, and bow in reverence. This is the final turn from hesitation to complete surrender.
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In your life
Why this verse still matters
You are standing outside a hospital room, about to say the one honest sentence that could change everything. This verse asks for a single-hearted turn toward what is highest, even when fear is loud.
The takeaway
“Devotion is not vague feeling; it becomes a whole-life orientation that steadies the heart.”
Explore related themes: bhakti(69 verses), manas(49 verses), surrender(23 verses)
Common questions
What does Bhagavad Gita 18.65 mean?
Krishna asks Arjuna to keep his mind on him, love him, worship him, and show reverence. He promises that this wholehearted devotion leads to union with him.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 18.65?
Krishna speaks this verse, on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, in the chapter titled "Moksha Sanyasa Yoga" (Liberation through Renunciation).
Which chapter of the Bhagavad Gita contains verse 18.65?
Verse 65 sits in Chapter 18 of the Bhagavad Gita — Moksha Sanyasa Yoga, "Liberation through Renunciation". The chapter has 78 verses in total.
Why does Bhagavad Gita 18.65 matter today?
You are standing outside a hospital room, about to say the one honest sentence that could change everything. This verse asks for a single-hearted turn toward what is highest, even when fear is loud.
It shifts devotion from sentiment to commitment: attention, love, action, and humility all point in one direction.
What this verse means
Krishna asks Arjuna to keep his mind on him, love him, worship him, and show reverence. He promises that this wholehearted devotion leads to union with him.
Context & commentary
On the edge of battle, Arjuna is still wavering. Krishna now gives the simplest direct path: keep your mind on me, love me, worship me, and bow in reverence. This is the final turn from hesitation to complete surrender.
Why this verse still matters
You are standing outside a hospital room, about to say the one honest sentence that could change everything. This verse asks for a single-hearted turn toward what is highest, even when fear is loud.
“Devotion is not vague feeling; it becomes a whole-life orientation that steadies the heart.”
Explore related themes: bhakti (69 verses), manas (49 verses), surrender (23 verses)