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Bhagavad Gita 5.29
You are not alone. In the Gita's vision, the Divine is the well-wishing friend of every being — including you.
Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 5, Verse 29
भोक्तारं यज्ञतपसां सर्वलोकमहेश्वरम्।
सुहृदं सर्वभूतानां ज्ञात्वा मां शान्तिमृच्छति॥
bhoktāraṁ yajña-tapasāṁ sarva-loka-maheśvaram
suhṛdaṁ sarva-bhūtānāṁ jñātvā māṁ śāntim ṛcchati
Translation
Knowing me as the one who receives all offerings and efforts, the great Lord of all worlds, and the friend of all beings — one attains peace.
हिन्दी भावार्थ
मुझे सब यज्ञों और तपों का भोक्ता, सब लोकों का महान ईश्वर और सब प्राणियों का सुहृद (मित्र) जानकर मनुष्य शांति प्राप्त करता है।
In simple words Interpretation
You are not alone. In the Gita's vision, the Divine is the well-wishing friend of every being — including you.
Context
Krishna describes himself as 'suhṛd' — the selfless friend of all beings. For many readers, it is one of the Gita's most comforting lines.
When this may help
When you feel lonely, unseen, or as if no one is on your side.
Reflection question
Who — or what — has quietly been on your side, even when you didn't notice?
A small practice
Send a short message of thanks to someone who has been a quiet friend to you.
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