श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता ११.१८ — त्वमक्षरं परमं वेदितव्यम् — Benefits & How to Chant
श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता ११.१८ — त्वमक्षरं परमं वेदितव्यम्
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता ११.१८ — त्वमक्षरं परमं वेदितव्यम्
Affirms the Lord as the imperishable Absolute and supreme goal of knowledge
A profound verse of praise (stuti) for meditation on the Supreme
Reveals Krishna as the protector of eternal dharma (sanatana dharma)
Strengthens faith in God as the changeless support of the universe
Unites the impersonal 'akshara' with the personal Supreme Person
Inspires steady devotion to the everlasting, eternal Lord
How to Chant श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता ११.१८ — त्वमक्षरं परमं वेदितव्यम्
Instructions
Chant this verse as a hymn of adoration while contemplating the eleventh chapter's cosmic vision. As you recite each phrase — imperishable, supreme to be known, the universe's resting place, protector of eternal dharma, the everlasting Person — let the words turn the mind toward the changeless reality behind all forms. It can be offered before an image of Krishna or in silent inner contemplation.
Spiritual Significance
Devotees hold that to recognise and praise the Lord as the imperishable, eternal Absolute draws the soul toward that very changelessness, for the Gita assures that those who fix their minds on the imperishable Supreme attain Him.
Origin & History
Source: Bhagavad Gita Chapter 11, Verse 18
Author: Sage Veda Vyasa (Mahabharata, Bhishma Parva)
In the eleventh chapter, Vishvarupa Darshana Yoga, after Krishna grants the divine eye and reveals His universal form, Arjuna pours forth a series of glorifications. Here he proclaims the Lord to be the imperishable Absolute, the support of the universe, the protector of eternal dharma, and the everlasting Supreme Person.