Chapter 12 · Verse 16
Bhagavad Gita 12.16
Last updated: 14 June 2026
Bhakti Yoga · भक्ति योग
Sanskrit Verse
अनपेक्षः शुचिर्दक्ष उदासीनो गतव्यथः। सर्वारम्भपरित्यागी यो मद्भक्तः स मे प्रियः।।12.16।।
Roman (IAST)
anapekṣaḥ śucirdakṣa udāsīno gatavyathaḥ| sarvārambhaparityāgī yo madbhaktaḥ sa me priyaḥ||12.16||
Simple transliteration
anapekshah shucirdaksha udasino gatavyathah sarvarambhaparityagi yo madbhaktah sa me priyah12.16
Meaning
Meaning (English)
One who is free from wants, who is pure, capable, impartial, undisturbed, and who has renounced all undertakings — such a devotee is dear to Krishna.
Meaning (Hindi) · अर्थ
जो अपेक्षारहित, शुद्ध, दक्ष, निष्पक्ष, क्लेशरहित और अनावश्यक आरम्भों का त्याग करने वाला है, ऐसा मेरा भक्त मुझे प्रिय है।
About this verse
This is verse 16 of 20 in Chapter 12 (Bhakti Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
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