Bhagavad Gita Chapter 5 Verse 29 Meaning

He who knows Me as the enjoyer of sacrifices and austerities, the great Lord of all the worlds, and the friend of all beings, attains peace.

BG 5.29

भोक्तारं यज्ञतपसां सर्वलोकमहेश्वरम्। सुहृदं सर्वभूतानां ज्ञात्वा मां शान्तिमृच्छति

bhoktāraṁ yajña-tapasāṁ sarva-loka-maheśhvaram suhṛidaṁ sarva-bhūtānāṁ jñātvā māṁ śhāntim ṛichchhati

Meaning

He who knows Me as the enjoyer of sacrifices and austerities, the great Lord of all the worlds, and the friend of all beings, attains peace.

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Explanation & Life Application

This verse from Chapter 5 of the Bhagavad Gita highlights a practical insight: He who knows Me as the enjoyer of sacrifices and austerities, the great Lord of all the worlds, and the friend of all beings, attains peace.

In The Yoga of Renunciation (Karma Sanyasa Yoga), Krishna explains The comparison between renunciation of action and selfless action, showing both lead to liberation.

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Chapter Context

The comparison between renunciation of action and selfless action, showing both lead to liberation.

Key themes in this chapter include Renunciation, Inner peace, Equality.

When to Apply This Verse

  • •When you need steadiness while dealing with renunciation
  • •When practicing inner peace amid uncertainty
  • •When applying equality to real-life choices

Verse FAQs

What is the main idea of Bhagavad Gita 5.29?
He who knows Me as the enjoyer of sacrifices and austerities, the great Lord of all the worlds, and the friend of all beings, attains peace. This verse emphasizes renunciation with clarity and purpose.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 5.29 in daily life?
Apply this teaching when making choices or doing your duties. Focus on inner peace and keep your mind steady regardless of outcomes.

Related Verses

BG 5.10

He who does actions, offering them to Brahman and abandoning attachment, is not tainted by sin, just as a lotus leaf is not tainted by water.

BG 5.18

Sages look with an equal eye on a Brahmana endowed with learning and humility, on a cow, an elephant, a dog, and even an outcaste.

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?"

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