Bhagavad Gita Chapter 8 Verse 5 Meaning

And whoever, leaving their body, goes forth remembering Me alone at the time of death, they will attain My Being; there is no doubt about this.

BG 8.5

अन्तकाले च मामेव स्मरन्मुक्त्वा कलेवरम्। यः प्रयाति स मद्भावं याति नास्त्यत्र संशयः

anta-kāle cha mām eva smaran muktvā kalevaram yaḥ prayāti sa mad-bhāvaṁ yāti nāstyatra sanśhayaḥ

Meaning

And whoever, leaving their body, goes forth remembering Me alone at the time of death, they will attain My Being; there is no doubt about this.

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Explanation & Life Application

This verse from Chapter 8 of the Bhagavad Gita highlights a practical insight: And whoever, leaving their body, goes forth remembering Me alone at the time of death, they will attain My Being; there is no doubt about this.

In The Yoga of the Imperishable Brahman (Aksara Brahma Yoga), Krishna explains The nature of the Supreme Being and what happens to the soul at the time of death.

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Chapter Context

The nature of the Supreme Being and what happens to the soul at the time of death.

Key themes in this chapter include Death, Remembrance, Liberation.

When to Apply This Verse

  • •When you need steadiness while dealing with death
  • •When practicing remembrance amid uncertainty
  • •When applying liberation to real-life choices

Verse FAQs

What is the main idea of Bhagavad Gita 8.5?
And whoever, leaving their body, goes forth remembering Me alone at the time of death, they will attain My Being; there is no doubt about this. This verse emphasizes death with clarity and purpose.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 8.5 in daily life?
Apply this teaching when making choices or doing your duties. Focus on remembrance and keep your mind steady regardless of outcomes.

Related Verses

BG 8.6

Whoever at the end leaves the body, thinking of any being, to that being only does he go, O son of Kunti (Arjuna), due to his constant thought of that being.

BG 8.7

Therefore, at all times, remember Me only and fight. With your mind and intellect fixed on Me, you will undoubtedly come to Me alone.

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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