श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता १८.६४ — सर्वगुह्यतमं भूयः — Word-by-Word Meaning
श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता १८.६४ — सर्वगुह्यतमं भूयः
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
सर्वगुह्यतमम्
sarva-guhya-tamam
the most secret of all
भूयः
bhūyaḥ
again; once more
श्रृणु
śhṛiṇu
hear; listen
मे
me
My; from Me
परमं वचः
paramaṁ vachaḥ
supreme word; highest instruction
इष्टः असि
iṣhṭaḥ asi
you are dear; beloved
मे
me
to Me
दृढम्
dṛiḍham
firmly; exceedingly
इति
iti
thus
ततः
tataḥ
therefore
वक्ष्यामि
vakṣhyāmi
I shall speak; I will tell
ते हितम्
te hitam
for your benefit; what is good for you
Complete Translation
एक बार पुनः तुम मुझसे समस्त गुह्यों में गुह्यतम परम वचन को सुनो। तुम मुझे अत्यन्त प्रिय हो, इसलिए मैं तुम्हें तुम्हारे परम हित की बात कहूँगा।
Origin & History
Source: Bhagavad Gita Chapter 18, Verse 64
Author: Sage Veda Vyasa (Mahabharata, Bhishma Parva)
Period: Ancient (text compiled c. 5th–2nd century BCE)
In the eighteenth chapter, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga, having declared the knowledge already imparted and left Arjuna free, Krishna now lovingly offers to reveal His most confidential word. He tells Arjuna that, because he is dearly beloved, He will speak what is for his highest good — leading directly into the Gita's supreme teaching of surrender.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Krishna announce in Bhagavad Gita 18.64?▼
Krishna announces that He is about to give His supreme word, the most secret of all teachings. He tells Arjuna to listen once more, explaining that He shares it because Arjuna is exceedingly dear to Him and He desires Arjuna's highest good.
Why does Krishna call this teaching the 'most secret of all'?▼
'Sarva-guhyatamam' means the most confidential of all. Krishna uses it to emphasise that what follows — the supreme teaching of devotion and surrender in 18.65 and 18.66 — is the most precious and profound wisdom of the entire Gita.
What is the significance of 'you are dear to Me'?▼
Krishna reveals the loving relationship at the heart of the teaching. He gives the supreme secret not as a distant command but out of intimate affection for His devotee, showing that divine wisdom flows from the Lord's love and concern for our welfare.
How does this verse lead into 18.65 and 18.66?▼
This verse is the loving introduction to the Gita's final counsel. Having declared His love and intent, Krishna then gives 18.65 ('fix your mind on Me') and the famous 18.66 ('abandon all dharmas and take refuge in Me alone'), the supreme teachings of surrender.
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