Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 18, verse 78 · Sanjaya
Bhagavad Gita 18.78 · Yatra Yogeshvarah Krishnah
यत्र योगेश्वरः कृष्णो यत्र पार्थो धनुर्धरः ।
तत्र श्रीर्विजयो भूतिर्ध्रुवा नीतिर्मतिर्मम ॥
yatra yogeśvaraḥ kṛṣṇo yatra pārtho dhanurdharaḥ |
tatra śrīrvijayo bhūtirdhruvā nītirmatirmama ||
Translation
Wherever there is Krishna, the lord of yoga, and wherever there is Arjuna, the archer, there will surely be prosperity, victory, well-being and righteousness — this is my conviction.
Explanation
The last verse of the Gita, spoken by Sanjaya. Divine wisdom joined with human effort is what brings lasting success.
Context
Spoken by Sanjaya in chapter 18, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga — “Liberation through Renunciation”, which has 78 verses.
Frequently asked questions
What does Bhagavad Gita 18.78 mean?
Wherever there is Krishna, the lord of yoga, and wherever there is Arjuna, the archer, there will surely be prosperity, victory, well-being and righteousness — this is my conviction.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 18.78?
Sanjaya, in chapter 18, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga (Liberation through Renunciation).
Sanskrit text: traditional, public domain. Translation and explanation are our own.