Bhagavad Gita Chapter 12 Verse 15 Meaning
He whom the world does not agitate, and who cannot be agitated by the world, and who is freed from joy, anger, fear, and anxiety—he is dear to Me.
BG 12.15
यस्मान्नोद्विजते लोको लोकान्नोद्विजते च यः।हर्षामर्षभयोद्वेगैर्मुक्तो यः स च मे प्रियः
yasmān nodvijate loko lokān nodvijate cha yaḥ harṣhāmarṣha-bhayodvegair mukto yaḥ sa cha me priyaḥ
Meaning
He whom the world does not agitate, and who cannot be agitated by the world, and who is freed from joy, anger, fear, and anxiety—he is dear to Me.
Available in 28 languages
Explanation & Life Application
This verse from Chapter 12 of the Bhagavad Gita highlights a practical insight: He whom the world does not agitate, and who cannot be agitated by the world, and who is freed from joy, anger, fear, and anxiety—he is dear to Me.
In The Yoga of Devotion (Bhakti Yoga), Krishna explains The path of loving devotion and the qualities of a true devotee.
— Explained by the Nitya Team
Chapter Context
The path of loving devotion and the qualities of a true devotee.
Key themes in this chapter include Devotion, Love, Surrender.
When to Apply This Verse
- •When you need steadiness while dealing with devotion
- •When practicing love amid uncertainty
- •When applying surrender to real-life choices
Verse FAQs
What is the main idea of Bhagavad Gita 12.15?
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 12.15 in daily life?
Related Verses
BG 12.8
Fix your mind on Me, and your intellect in Me. Then you will certainly live in Me alone hereafter.
BG 12.11
If you are unable to do even this, then, resort to union with Me and renounce the fruits of all actions with self-control.
BG 1.1
Dhritarashtra said, "What did my people and the sons of Pandu do when they had assembled together, eager for battle, on the holy plain of Kurukshetra, O Sanjaya?"
Explore Related Themes
Read in Other Languages
Build a daily reading habit with Nitya
Get the Free App