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Bhagavad Gita 8.12
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Sanskrit
सर्वद्वाराणि संयम्य मनो हृदि निरुध्य च।
मूर्ध्न्याधायात्मनः प्राणमास्थितो योगधारणाम्
मूर्ध्न्याधायात्मनः प्राणमास्थितो योगधारणाम्
Transliteration
sarva-dvārāṇi sanyamya mano hṛidi nirudhya cha
mūrdhnyādhāyātmanaḥ prāṇam āsthito yoga-dhāraṇām
mūrdhnyādhāyātmanaḥ prāṇam āsthito yoga-dhāraṇām
Synonyms
oṁ: the combination of letters oṁ ( oṁ-kāra );
iti: thus;
eka: akṣaram — the one syllable;
brahma: absolute;
vyāharan: vibrating;
mām: Me (Kṛṣṇa);
anusmaran: remembering;
yaḥ: anyone who;
prayāti: leaves;
tyajan: quitting;
deham: this body;
saḥ: he;
yāti: achieves;
paramām: the supreme;
gatim: destination .;
English Meaning
After being situated in this yoga practice and vibrating the sacred syllable oṁ, the supreme combination of letters, if one thinks of the Supreme Personality of Godhead and quits his body, he will certainly reach the spiritual planets.
Life Theme
Purpose and Life Direction
Life Application
Reflecting on life’s purpose and making choices that align with long‑term values.