श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता १८.५८ — मच्चित्तः सर्वदुर्गाणि — Word-by-Word Meaning
श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता १८.५८ — मच्चित्तः सर्वदुर्गाणि
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
मच्चित्तः
mat-chittaḥ
fixing your mind on Me; ever conscious of Me
सर्वदुर्गाणि
sarva-durgāṇi
all obstacles; difficulties
मत्प्रसादात्
mat-prasādāt
by My grace
तरिष्यसि
tariṣhyasi
you shall cross over; overcome
अथ चेत्
atha chet
but if
त्वम्
tvam
you
अहङ्कारात्
ahankārāt
out of egoism; pride
न श्रोष्यसि
na śhroṣhyasi
do not listen; will not heed
विनङ्क्ष्यसि
vinaṅkṣhyasi
you shall perish; be lost
Complete Translation
मुझमें चित्त लगाने से तुम मेरी कृपा से समस्त कठिनाइयों को पार कर जाओगे; परन्तु यदि अहंकारवश तुम (इस उपदेश को) नहीं सुनोगे, तो तुम नष्ट हो जाओगे।
Origin & History
Source: Bhagavad Gita Chapter 18, Verse 58
Author: Sage Veda Vyasa (Mahabharata, Bhishma Parva)
Period: Ancient (text compiled c. 5th–2nd century BCE)
In the eighteenth chapter, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga, as Krishna concludes His teaching on devotion and surrender, He assures Arjuna that with his mind fixed on the Lord he will cross all obstacles by grace, while warning that egoistic refusal to heed the teaching leads to ruin — a call to humble, mindful surrender.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Krishna promise in Bhagavad Gita 18.58?▼
Krishna promises that if Arjuna keeps his mind fixed on Him, he will overcome all obstacles by divine grace. He also warns that if Arjuna refuses to listen out of egoism, he will perish — contrasting grace-filled surrender with egoistic ruin.
What does 'mat-chittah' mean?▼
'Mat-chittah' means 'with the mind fixed on Me' or 'ever conscious of Me'. Krishna teaches that keeping the mind absorbed in the Lord draws His grace, which carries the devotee safely past every difficulty.
Why does egoism lead to ruin according to this verse?▼
Egoism (ahankara) makes one rely solely on oneself and refuse to heed divine wisdom. By closing the heart to the Lord's guidance and grace, the proud person loses the very help that could carry them through obstacles, and so comes to grief.
How can this verse help in difficult times?▼
It is a reassuring promise that the Lord's grace can carry us over any obstacle when we keep our mind on Him. Reciting it in hard times fosters faith and surrender, reminding the devotee to depend on God rather than on ego alone.
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