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Ananyash Chintayanto Mam — Word-by-Word Meaning

अनन्याश्चिन्तयन्तो माम्

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Word-by-Word Breakdown

अनन्याः
ananyāḥ
with undivided mind, thinking of no other
चिन्तयन्तः
chintayantaḥ
constantly contemplating / meditating
मां
māṃ
upon Me (the Lord)
ये जनाः
ye janāḥ
those people who
पर्युपासते
paryupāsate
worship Me in every way / steadfastly
तेषां
teṣāṃ
of them, for them
नित्याभियुक्तानां
nityābhiyuktānāṃ
who are ever steadfast and devoted
योगक्षेमं
yoga-kṣemaṃ
acquisition of what they lack and preservation of what they have (welfare)
वहामि अहम्
vahāmy-aham
I personally carry / I provide and protect

Complete Translation

To those who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, ever steadfast and devoted, I personally carry their yoga-kshema — securing what they lack and preserving what they have.

Origin & History

Source: Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 9 (Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga), verse 22

Author: Spoken by Lord Krishna; part of the Mahabharata (Veda Vyasa)

Period: Classical antiquity (part of the Mahabharata)

In the ninth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna reveals the most confidential knowledge of devotion. After describing how different worshippers approach the Divine, he gives this supreme assurance: for those who fix their minds on him alone and worship him without deviation, he himself takes up the responsibility of their welfare, securing and preserving all that they need. The verse is treasured across all Vaishnava traditions as the Lord's personal covenant of grace with his devotees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is 'Ananyash Chintayanto Mam' from?▼
It is verse 9.22 of the Bhagavad Gita, in the chapter on the royal knowledge and royal secret (Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga), spoken by Lord Krishna to Arjuna.
What does 'yoga-kshema' mean?▼
'Yoga' means obtaining what one does not yet have, and 'kshema' means preserving and protecting what one already has. So the Lord promises both to provide for and to safeguard His sincere devotees — their complete welfare.
Who receives this promise?▼
It is for the 'ananya' devotees — those who worship the Lord single-mindedly, thinking of no other, and who are ever steadfast ('nitya-abhiyukta'). To such devotees the Lord personally carries the burden of their welfare.
Why is this verse so loved?▼
It is one of the most comforting promises in scripture. Countless devotees recite it in times of need or fear, trusting Krishna's pledge to personally take care of those who depend wholly on Him.

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