श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता ३.३० — मयि सर्वाणि कर्माणि — Word-by-Word Meaning
श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता ३.३० — मयि सर्वाणि कर्माणि
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
मयि
mayi
unto Me (God)
सर्वाणि
sarvāṇi
all
कर्माणि
karmāṇi
actions, works
संन्यस्य
sannyasya
renouncing completely, surrendering
अध्यात्मचेतसा
adhyātma-chetasā
with the mind resting on the Self / God
निराशीः
nirāśhīḥ
free from desire and hope for results
निर्ममः
nirmamaḥ
without the sense of 'mine', free from ownership
भूत्वा
bhūtvā
having become
युध्यस्व
yudhyasva
fight, do your duty
विगतज्वरः
vigata-jvaraḥ
free from mental fever, anguish or feverish anxiety
Complete Translation
सम्पूर्ण कर्मों को अध्यात्म-चित्त से मुझमें अर्पण करके, आशा और ममता से रहित तथा संतापरहित होकर तुम युद्ध करो।
Origin & History
Source: Bhagavad Gita Chapter 3, Verse 30
Author: Sage Veda Vyasa (Mahabharata, Bhishma Parva)
Period: Ancient (text compiled c. 5th–2nd century BCE)
In the Karma Yoga chapter, after explaining that even the wise must act for the welfare of the world, Krishna gives Arjuna the practical key to acting without bondage. This verse sums up the teaching: dedicate all works to God, fix the mind on the Self, and fight free of desire, ownership and anxiety — performing duty as a sacred offering.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Bhagavad Gita 3.30?▼
Krishna instructs that one should offer all actions to God, keep the mind absorbed in the Self, and act without desire for results, without possessiveness, and without anxiety. It is the complete recipe for selfless, God-dedicated action.
What does 'vigata-jvarah' (free from fever) mean here?▼
'Jvara' literally means fever; here it refers to the mental fever of anxiety, agitation and feverish craving. Krishna asks Arjuna to act with a cool, untroubled mind, free from the inner heat of worry and selfish desire.
How is surrendering actions to God different from giving up work?▼
Surrendering actions (sannyasya) does not mean abandoning work — Krishna immediately says 'fight,' i.e. do your duty. It means doing the work fully while inwardly offering it to God and releasing attachment to its fruits, which is the essence of karma-yoga.
How can I apply this verse in modern life?▼
Before any task — work, study, caregiving or a tough decision — dedicate it to the Divine, do your best, and let go of obsession with the result. This keeps you effective and peaceful, free from stress and ego, exactly as the verse teaches.
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