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Bhagavad Gita 9.18

Chapter 9, Verse 18

Part of 9: Rāja Vidyā Yogराजविद्याराजगुह्ययोग

गतिर्भर्ता प्रभुः साक्षी निवासः शरणं सुहृत्। प्रभवः प्रलयः स्थानं निधानं बीजमव्ययम्॥

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Transliteration

gatir bhartā prabhuḥ sākṣhī nivāsaḥ śharaṇaṁ suhṛit prabhavaḥ pralayaḥ sthānaṁ nidhānaṁ bījam avyayam

Meaning

நானே இலக்கு, தாங்குபவன், தலைவன், சாட்சி, உறைவிடம், புகலிடம், நண்பன், தோற்றம், அழிவு, ஆதாரம், கருவூலம் மற்றும் அழிவற்ற விதை.

Word-by-word meaning
gatiḥthe supreme goalbhartāsustainerprabhuḥmastersākṣhīwitnessnivāsaḥabodeśharaṇamsheltersu-hṛitfriendprabhavaḥthe originpralayaḥdissolutionsthānamstore housenidhānamresting placebījamseedavyayamimperishable
Commentary

I am the goal, the fruit of action. He who nourishes and supports is the huand. I am the witness of the good and evil actions done by the Jivas (individuals). I am the abode wherein all living beings dwell. I am the shelter or refuge for the distressed. I relieve the sufferings of those who take shelter under Me. I am the friend, i.e.? I do good without expecting any return. I am the source of this universe. In Me the whole world is dissolved. I am the mainstay or the foundation of this world. I am the treasurehouse which living beings shall enjoy in the future. I am the imperishable see, i.e., the cause of the origin of all beings. Therefore, take shelter under My feet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita Chapter 9, Verse 18?
நானே இலக்கு, தாங்குபவன், தலைவன், சாட்சி, உறைவிடம், புகலிடம், நண்பன், தோற்றம், அழிவு, ஆதாரம், கருவூலம் மற்றும் அழிவற்ற விதை.
Which chapter and verse of the Bhagavad Gita is this?
This is verse 18 of Chapter 9 (Rāja Vidyā Yog — Yoga through the King of Sciences) of the Bhagavad Gita, a scripture of 18 chapters and 700 verses spoken by Lord Krishna to Arjuna.