Chapter 3, Verse 11
Part of 3: Karm Yog — कर्मयोगदेवान्भावयतानेन ते देवा भावयन्तु वः। परस्परं भावयन्तः श्रेयः परमवाप्स्यथ॥
Transliteration
devān bhāvayatānena te devā bhāvayantu vaḥ parasparaṁ bhāvayantaḥ śhreyaḥ param avāpsyatha
Meaning
With this, nourish the gods, and may the gods nourish you; thus, nourishing each other, you shall attain the highest good.
Word-by-word meaning
devān — celestial godsbhāvayatā — will be pleasedanena — by these (sacrifices)te — thosedevāḥ — celestial godsbhāvayantu — will be pleasedvaḥ — youparasparam — one anotherbhāvayantaḥ — pleasing one anotherśhreyaḥ — prosperityparam — the supremeavāpsyatha — shall achieve
Commentary
Deva literally means the shining one. By this sacrifice you nourish the gods such as Indra. The gods shall nourish you with rain, etc. the highest good is the attainment of the knowledge of the Self which frees one from the round of births and deaths. The highest good may mean the attainment of heaven also. The fruit depends upon the motive of the aspirant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita Chapter 3, Verse 11?▼
With this, nourish the gods, and may the gods nourish you; thus, nourishing each other, you shall attain the highest good.
Which chapter and verse of the Bhagavad Gita is this?▼
This is verse 11 of Chapter 3 (Karm Yog — Path of Selfless Service) of the Bhagavad Gita, a scripture of 18 chapters and 700 verses spoken by Lord Krishna to Arjuna.