Bhagavad Gita 6.30 — One Who Sees Me Everywhere and Sees Everything in Me
यो मां पश्यति सर्वत्र सर्वं च मयि पश्यति।
तस्याहं न प्रणश्यामि स च मे न प्रणश्यति॥ ६.३०॥
The seeker who sees Me everywhere and sees everything existing in Me never loses sight of Me, nor is he ever separated from Me. Such a devotee remains in an unbroken relationship with the Divine.
Transliteration (IAST)
Word Separation
The Sanskrit verse is separated into individual words (Padched) for easier study.
Word Meanings
| Line 1 | |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit Word | Meaning |
| yaḥ | who |
| mām | Me |
| paśyati | sees |
| sarvatra | everywhere |
| sarvam | everything |
| ca | and |
| mayi | in Me |
| paśyati | sees |
| Line 2 | |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit Word | Meaning |
| tasya | to such a person |
| aham | I |
| na | never |
| praṇaśyāmi | become lost or hidden |
| saḥ | he |
| ca | also |
| me | to Me |
| na | never |
| praṇaśyati | becomes lost or separated |
| Line 1 | Line 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanskrit Word | Meaning | Sanskrit Word | Meaning |
| yaḥ | who | tasya | to such a person |
| mām | Me | aham | I |
| paśyati | sees | na | never |
| sarvatra | everywhere | praṇaśyāmi | become lost or hidden |
| sarvam | everything | saḥ | he |
| ca | and | ca | also |
| mayi | in Me | me | to Me |
| paśyati | sees | na | never |
| praṇaśyati | becomes lost or separated | ||
Detailed Meaning
Introduction
Here, Lord Krishna explains the intimate relationship between Himself and the devotee who sees Him everywhere and perceives everything as existing in Him.
Essence
Lord Krishna's Profound Teaching on Divine Vision
In this verse, Lord Krishna reveals one of the most beautiful principles of devotion and realization. When a seeker's vision becomes completely spiritualized, the separation between the devotee and the Lord begins to disappear.
Yo māṁ paśyati sarvatra (one who sees Me everywhere): Such a devotee recognizes the presence of Lord Krishna throughout creation. Every aspect of the universe becomes a reminder of the Divine, and nothing is viewed as separate from Him.
Sarvaṁ ca mayi paśyati (and sees everything in Me): The devotee also understands that the entire universe exists within the Supreme Lord and is sustained by Him. This realization fills the heart with reverence, gratitude, and devotion.
Tasyāhaṁ na praṇaśyāmi (I am never lost to such a person): For one who maintains this constant awareness, Lord Krishna is never absent. The Divine presence remains a living reality in every moment of life.
Sa ca me na praṇaśyati (nor is that person ever lost to Me): Likewise, such a devotee never becomes separated from Lord Krishna. An inseparable bond is established through unwavering remembrance, love, and realization.
Lord Krishna teaches that the highest devotion is not confined to rituals or sacred places. It is the continuous awareness of God's presence everywhere and in everything.
Message for Everyday Life (Living in Constant Remembrance of God)
Bring spirituality into every moment: Spiritual life is not limited to prayer or meditation sessions. Every activity can become an opportunity to remember the Divine.
Practical approach: Throughout the day, consciously remember that Lord Krishna is present in every person, every situation, and every moment. This simple practice gradually transforms ordinary life into a continuous act of devotion and fills the heart with lasting peace.
Next Topic
After describing the devotee who sees God everywhere, Lord Krishna next explains how such a realized yogi continues to live and act in the world while remaining constantly established in Him.
Hidden Messages In This Shloka
Reflect on this verse from different perspectives and see which deeper message opens up for you.
Wisdom Nuggets
To see the Divine everywhere is to live in constant companionship with the Divine.
Separation fades when the same sacred presence is seen in all.
The devotee never loses God because God never leaves the devotee.
Seeing God in all transforms judgment into compassion.
Every encounter becomes meaningful when viewed as sacred.
The Divine is not far away; it is hidden in plain sight.
A heart connected to the Divine remains inwardly secure.