श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता ८.७ — तस्मात्सर्वेषु कालेषु — Word-by-Word Meaning
श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता ८.७ — तस्मात्सर्वेषु कालेषु
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
तस्मात्
tasmāt
therefore
सर्वेषु
sarveṣhu
in all, at all
कालेषु
kāleṣhu
times
माम्
mām
Me (the Lord)
अनुस्मर
anusmara
constantly remember
युध्य
yudhya
fight, do your duty
च
cha
and
मयि
mayi
unto Me
अर्पित
arpita
surrendered, offered, dedicated
मनोबुद्धिः
mano-buddhiḥ
mind and intellect
माम्
mām
Me
एव
eva
surely, certainly
एष्यसि
eṣhyasi
you shall attain, you will come to
असंशयम्
asanśhayam
without a doubt
Complete Translation
इसलिए तुम सब समय मेरा निरंतर स्मरण करो और युद्ध भी करो। मुझमें अर्पित मन और बुद्धि वाले होकर तुम निःसंदेह मुझे ही प्राप्त होओगे।
Origin & History
Source: Bhagavad Gita Chapter 8, Verse 7
Author: Sage Veda Vyasa (Mahabharata, Bhishma Parva)
Period: Ancient (text compiled c. 5th–2nd century BCE)
In the eighth chapter, Akshara Brahma Yoga, Krishna answers Arjuna's questions about Brahman, the Self, and what happens at the time of death. Teaching that whatever one remembers at the final moment determines one's destination, he gives this practical instruction: remember Me always while doing your duty, and you will surely attain Me.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main teaching of Bhagavad Gita 8.7?▼
Krishna tells Arjuna to remember God at all times while continuing to perform his duty. By dedicating the mind and intellect to the Lord and remembering Him constantly, one is assured of reaching Him without any doubt.
How can I 'remember God at all times' while busy with work?▼
It means keeping the Lord in the background of awareness — through His name, a mantra, or a loving feeling — even while the hands and mind are engaged in duty. With practice, remembrance becomes continuous, like a quiet undercurrent beneath all activity.
Does this verse ask us to abandon our worldly responsibilities?▼
No. Krishna explicitly says 'remember Me and fight' — that is, do your duty. The verse harmonizes devotion with action: you remain fully active in the world while inwardly offering everything to God.
Why is remembrance at the time of death emphasized in this chapter?▼
Krishna teaches that the thought held at the moment of death shapes one's destination. By remembering God at all times throughout life, that remembrance naturally arises at the end, leading the devotee to the Lord — which is why constant practice is stressed here.
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