Yatra Yogeshvarah Krishno (Bhagavad Gita 18.78) — Word-by-Word Meaning

यत्र योगेश्वरः कृष्णो

Every Sanskrit word explained in English

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Word-by-Word Breakdown

यत्र

yatra

wherever

योगेश्वरः

yoga-īśhvaraḥ

the Lord of Yoga (Krishna)

कृष्णः

kṛiṣhṇaḥ

Krishna

यत्र

yatra

wherever

पार्थः

pārthaḥ

Arjuna, the son of Pritha (Kunti)

धनुर्धरः

dhanur-dharaḥ

the wielder of the bow, the supreme archer

तत्र

tatra

there

श्रीः

śhrīḥ

prosperity, opulence, fortune

विजयः

vijayaḥ

victory

भूतिः

bhūtiḥ

expansion, abundance, flourishing

ध्रुवा

dhruvā

firm, unfailing, certain

नीतिः

nītiḥ

morality, sound policy, righteousness

मतिः मम

matiḥ mama

my opinion, my firm conviction

Complete Translation

Wherever there is Krishna, the Lord of Yoga, and wherever there is Arjuna, the wielder of the bow, there will surely be prosperity, victory, abundance, and unfailing righteousness. This is my firm conviction.

Origin & History

Source: Bhagavad Gita Chapter 18, Verse 78

Author: Spoken by Sanjaya to King Dhritarashtra; recorded by Sage Veda Vyasa in the Mahabharata (Bhishma Parva)

Period: Ancient (part of the Mahabharata, traditionally dated to the Dvapara Yuga)

The eighteenth and final chapter of the Gita, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga, the Yoga of Liberation by Renunciation, completes Krishna's teaching to Arjuna. After the entire dialogue concludes, the narrator Sanjaya offers this as the very last verse of the Gita — his own heartfelt assurance to Dhritarashtra. Commentators note that the Gita opens with the word 'dharma' and closes with the word 'mama,' and that this final verse beautifully seals the whole scripture's message: where the divine and the dedicated soul stand together, all good is certain.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Yatra Yogeshvarah Krishno mean?▼

It means 'Wherever there is Krishna, the Lord of Yoga, and wherever there is Arjuna, the wielder of the bow, there will be prosperity, victory, abundance, and firm righteousness; this is my conviction.' It is the final verse of the Bhagavad Gita (18.78), spoken by Sanjaya.

Why is this verse called the Ekasloki Gita?▼

Ekasloki Gita means 'the Gita in one verse.' Tradition holds that reciting this single concluding verse confers the spiritual merit of reading the entire Bhagavad Gita, which is why it is so beloved and frequently recited on its own.

Who speaks this verse, and to whom?▼

It is spoken by Sanjaya, the charioteer-narrator, to the blind king Dhritarashtra. Having related the whole dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna, Sanjaya closes with his own firm conviction that wherever the two are present together, success and righteousness are assured.

What is the deeper meaning of Krishna and Arjuna being together?▼

Symbolically, Krishna represents the divine Self and the source of all yoga, while Arjuna with his bow represents the human being who is alert, striving, and ready to act. The verse teaches that when spiritual wisdom is united with dedicated effort, victory, prosperity, and lasting good are certain.

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