Chapter 4, Verse 12
Part of 4: Jñāna Karm Sanyās Yog — ज्ञानकर्मसंन्यासयोगकाङ्क्षन्तः कर्मणां सिद्धिं यजन्त इह देवताः। क्षिप्रं हि मानुषे लोके सिद्धिर्भवति कर्मजा॥
Transliteration
kāṅkṣhantaḥ karmaṇāṁ siddhiṁ yajanta iha devatāḥ kṣhipraṁ hi mānuṣhe loke siddhir bhavati karmajā
Meaning
Those who long for success in action in this world sacrifice to the gods; for success is quickly attained by men through action.
Word-by-word meaning
kāṅkṣhantaḥ — desiringkarmaṇām — material activitiessiddhim — successyajante — worshipiha — in this worlddevatāḥ — the celestial godskṣhipram — quicklyhi — certainlymānuṣhe — in human societyloke — within this worldsiddhiḥ — rewardingbhavati — manifestkarma-jā — from material activities
Commentary
It is very difficult to attain to the knowledge of the Self or Selfrealisation. It demans perfect renunciation. The aspirnat should possess the four means and many other virtues, and practise constant and intense meditaion. But worldly success can be attained ickly and easily.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita Chapter 4, Verse 12?▼
Those who long for success in action in this world sacrifice to the gods; for success is quickly attained by men through action.
Which chapter and verse of the Bhagavad Gita is this?▼
This is verse 12 of Chapter 4 (Jñāna Karm Sanyās Yog — Path of Knowledge and the Disciplines of Action) of the Bhagavad Gita, a scripture of 18 chapters and 700 verses spoken by Lord Krishna to Arjuna.