Bhagvad Gita - Chapter: 9 Raja Vidya Yogah

शुभाशुभफलैरेवं मोक्ष्यसे कर्मबन्धनै: |
संन्यासयोगयुक्तात्मा विमुक्तो मामुपैष्यसि ||28||

By this dedication, you will be freed from the bonds of action yielding good and bad results, and liberated, you will come to Me.

Karma-bandhanaih: Bonds of action.
Sannyasa-yoga: Union through renunciation.
Vimukta: Liberated or freed.

Liberation from the bonds of karma becomes attainable through dedication. Krishna connects selfless action to spiritual freedom, reminding Arjuna of the transformative power of surrendering results to Him.

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Raja Vidya Yogah - I am equally disposed to all beings; to Me, there is none hateful or dear. But those who worship Me with devotion are in Me, and I am in them.

समोऽहं सर्वभूतेषु न मे द्वेष्योऽस्ति न प्रिय: |
ये भजन्ति तु मां भक्त्या मयि ते तेषु चाप्यहम् ||29||

I am equally disposed to all beings; to Me, there is none hateful or dear. But those who worship Me with devotion are in Me, and I am in them.

Samah: Equal or impartial.
Bhajanam: Worship or adoration.
Dveshyah: Hated or despised.

Krishna emphasizes His impartiality, yet highlights the unique bond with devoted worshippers. This verse reassures Arjuna that divine love and guidance become more accessible through faith and dedication.

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Raja Vidya Yogah - Even if a man of very bad conduct worships Me with undivided devotion, he must be regarded as righteous, for he has rightly resolved.

अपि चेत्सुदुराचारो भजते मामनन्यभाक् |
साधुरेव स मन्तव्य: सम्यग्व्यवसितो हि स: ||30||

Even if a man of very bad conduct worships Me with undivided devotion, he must be regarded as righteous, for he has rightly resolved.

Duracharah: One of bad conduct.
Sadhuh: Righteous person.
Vyavasitah: Resolved or determined.

Krishna reassures that even those with a troubled past can attain righteousness through unwavering devotion. This commentary challenges societal norms, advocating for redemption and transformation through faith.

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क्षिप्रं भवति धर्मात्मा शश्वच्छान्तिं निगच्छति |
कौन्तेय प्रतिजानीहि न मे भक्त: प्रणश्यति ||31||

He soon becomes righteous and attains eternal peace. O Kaunteya, declare it boldly that My devotee never perishes.

Dharmatma: Virtuous soul.
Shashvat-shantim: Eternal peace.
Pratijanihi: Declare or proclaim.

The swift transformation of a devotee from sinner to saint demonstrates the power of grace. Krishna inspires Arjuna to trust in the process of devotion, which can lead to lasting peace and fulfillment.

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मां हि पार्थ व्यपाश्रित्य येऽपि स्यु: पापयोनय: |
स्त्रियो वैश्यास्तथा शूद्रास्तेऽपि यान्ति परां गतिम् ||32||

O Partha, even those born in sinful wombs—women, Vaishyas, and Shudras—attain the supreme goal by taking refuge in Me.

Papayonayah: Born of sinful wombs.
Vaishyas: Merchant class.
Paramgatim: Supreme destination.

Krishna highlights the inclusivity of the spiritual path, showing that devotion transcends social and birth-based barriers. This verse reassures Arjuna of the divine’s equal love for all who surrender to Him.

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किं पुनर्ब्राह्मणा: पुण्या भक्ता राजर्षयस्तथा |
अनित्यमसुखं लोकमिमं प्राप्य भजस्व माम् ||33||

What then to speak of the holy Brahmanas and devoted royal sages! Having come to this transient and joyless world, worship Me.

Rajarshayah: Royal sages.
Brahmana: Holy or learned.
Anityam: Impermanent or transient.

Krishna contrasts the advantages of spiritually inclined individuals with the impermanent joys of the material world. Arjuna is encouraged to seek a higher purpose, beyond transient pleasures, in Krishna.

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मन्मना भव मद्भक्तो मद्याजी मां नमस्कुरु |
मामेवैष्यसि युक्त्वैवमात्मानं मत्परायण: ||34||

Fix your mind on Me, be My devotee, sacrifice to Me, bow down to Me. You shall come to Me alone; I promise you truly, for you are dear to Me.

Manmana: Fix your mind.
Madbhakta: Devotee of Mine.
Matparayanah: Surrendered unto Me.

The culmination of devotion lies in fully surrendering to Krishna. By inviting Arjuna to fix his mind, heart, and actions on Him, Krishna offers the assurance of divine union and eternal refuge.

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