Chapter 9

Shloka 9.34 “Fix your mind on Me, be My devotee, sacrifice to Me, bow to Me; thus, you shall come to Me, I promise, for you are dear to Me.” Key Teaching: Fixing the mind on Krishna through devotion leads to him. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga. Description: Krishna teaches Arjuna to […]

Shloka 9.33 “How much more, then, holy brahmins and devoted royal sages; in this impermanent, unhappy world, worship Me.” Key Teaching: Holy and devoted souls easily worship Krishna in an impermanent world. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga. Description: Krishna teaches that if even those of sinful birth attain him, holy brahmins and

Shloka 9.32 “Even those of sinful birth—women, vaishyas, shudras—attain the supreme goal by taking refuge in Me.” Key Teaching: All, regardless of birth, attain Krishna through refuge. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga. Description: Krishna teaches that even those of sinful birth—women, vaishyas, shudras—attain the supreme goal by taking refuge in him. This

Shloka 9.31 “Soon they become righteous and attain lasting peace; know, O Arjuna, My devotee never perishes.” Key Teaching: Devotees quickly become righteous and never perish. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga. Description: Krishna teaches that his devotees soon become righteous and attain lasting peace, assuring that they never perish. This verse, continuing

Shloka 9.30 “Even if a great sinner worships Me with undivided devotion, they should be considered righteous, for they are rightly resolved.” Key Teaching: Even sinners, with true devotion, are righteous. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga. Description: Krishna teaches that even a great sinner who worships him with undivided devotion should be

Shloka 9.28 “Thus, you shall be freed from the bonds of actions, good or evil; with the yoga of renunciation, you shall come to Me.” Key Teaching: Offering actions to Krishna frees from bondage, leading to him. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga. Description: Krishna teaches that by offering actions to him, Arjuna

Shloka 9.29 “I am equal to all beings; none are hateful or dear to Me; but those who worship Me with devotion dwell in Me, and I in them.” Key Teaching: Krishna is impartial, but devotees dwell in him and he in them. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga. Description: Krishna teaches that

Shloka 9.27 “Whatever you do, eat, offer, give, or practice in austerity, O Arjuna, do it as an offering to Me.” Key Teaching: Offer all actions, food, gifts, and austerities to Krishna. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga. Description: Krishna teaches that whatever Arjuna does, eats, offers, gives, or practices in austerity should

Shloka 9.26 “Whoever offers Me, with devotion, a leaf, flower, fruit, or water, I accept that offering from a purehearted soul.” Key Teaching: Krishna accepts simple, devoted offerings from a pure heart. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga. Description: Krishna teaches that whoever offers him a leaf, flower, fruit, or water with devotion,

Shloka 9.25 “Worshippers of gods go to gods, of ancestors to ancestors, of spirits to spirits, but My devotees come to Me.” Key Teaching: Worship determines destiny; Krishna’s devotees reach him. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga. Description: Krishna teaches that worshippers of gods, ancestors, or spirits reach them, but his devotees reach