Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6 Verse 40 Meaning

The Blessed Lord said, "O Arjuna, neither in this world nor in the next will there be destruction for him; none, indeed, who does good, O my son, ever comes to grief."

BG 6.40

श्री भगवानुवाच पार्थ नैवेह नामुत्र विनाशस्तस्य विद्यते। नहि कल्याणकृत्कश्िचद्दुर्गतिं तात गच्छति

śhrī bhagavān uvācha pārtha naiveha nāmutra vināśhas tasya vidyate na hi kalyāṇa-kṛit kaśhchid durgatiṁ tāta gachchhati

Meaning

The Blessed Lord said, "O Arjuna, neither in this world nor in the next will there be destruction for him; none, indeed, who does good, O my son, ever comes to grief."

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Explanation & Life Application

This verse from Chapter 6 of the Bhagavad Gita highlights a practical insight: The Blessed Lord said, "O Arjuna, neither in this world nor in the next will there be destruction for him; none, indeed, who does good, O my son, ever comes to grief.

In The Yoga of Meditation (Dhyana Yoga), Krishna explains Detailed instructions on meditation, controlling the mind, and achieving inner stillness.

— Explained by the Nitya Team

Chapter Context

Detailed instructions on meditation, controlling the mind, and achieving inner stillness.

Key themes in this chapter include Meditation, Mind control, Self-discipline.

When to Apply This Verse

  • •When you need steadiness while dealing with meditation
  • •When practicing mind control amid uncertainty
  • •When applying self-discipline to real-life choices

Verse FAQs

What is the main idea of Bhagavad Gita 6.40?
The Blessed Lord said, "O Arjuna, neither in this world nor in the next will there be destruction for him; none, indeed, who does good, O my son, ever comes to grief. This verse emphasizes meditation with clarity and purpose.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 6.40 in daily life?
Apply this teaching when making choices or doing your duties. Focus on mind control and keep your mind steady regardless of outcomes.

Related Verses

BG 6.1

The Blessed Lord said: He who performs his bounden duty without depending on the fruits of his actions—he is a sannyasi and a yogi, not he who is without fire and without action.

BG 6.5

One should raise oneself by one's own self alone; let not one lower oneself; for the self alone is one's own friend, and the self alone is one's own enemy.

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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