Bhagavad Gita Chapter 7 Verse 30 Meaning

Those who know Me with the Adhibhuta (pertaining to the elements), Adhidaiva (pertaining to the gods), and the Adhiyajna (pertaining to the sacrifice) know Me even at the time of death, remaining steadfast in mind.

BG 7.30

साधिभूताधिदैवं मां साधियज्ञं च ये विदुः। प्रयाणकालेऽपि च मां ते विदुर्युक्तचेतसः

sādhibhūtādhidaivaṁ māṁ sādhiyajñaṁ cha ye viduḥ prayāṇa-kāle ’pi cha māṁ te vidur yukta-chetasaḥ

Meaning

Those who know Me with the Adhibhuta (pertaining to the elements), Adhidaiva (pertaining to the gods), and the Adhiyajna (pertaining to the sacrifice) know Me even at the time of death, remaining steadfast in mind.

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Explanation & Life Application

This verse from Chapter 7 of the Bhagavad Gita highlights a practical insight: Those who know Me with the Adhibhuta (pertaining to the elements), Adhidaiva (pertaining to the gods), and the Adhiyajna (pertaining to the sacrifice) know Me even at the time of death, remaining steadfast in mind.

In The Yoga of Knowledge and Realization (Jnana Vijnana Yoga), Krishna explains Understanding the nature of the Divine and how everything emanates from the Supreme.

— Explained by the Nitya Team

Chapter Context

Understanding the nature of the Divine and how everything emanates from the Supreme.

Key themes in this chapter include Divine nature, Material energy, Devotion.

When to Apply This Verse

  • •When you need steadiness while dealing with divine nature
  • •When practicing material energy amid uncertainty
  • •When applying devotion to real-life choices

Verse FAQs

What is the main idea of Bhagavad Gita 7.30?
Those who know Me with the Adhibhuta (pertaining to the elements), Adhidaiva (pertaining to the gods), and the Adhiyajna (pertaining to the sacrifice) know Me even at the time of death, remaining steadfast in mind. This verse emphasizes divine nature with clarity and purpose.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 7.30 in daily life?
Apply this teaching when making choices or doing your duties. Focus on material energy and keep your mind steady regardless of outcomes.

Related Verses

BG 7.3

Among thousands of men, one may perchance strive for perfection; even among those successful strivers, only one may perchance know Me in essence.

BG 7.7

There is nothing higher than Me, O Arjuna. All this is strung on Me, like clusters of gems on a string.

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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