Bhagvad Gita - Chapter: 9 Raja Vidya Yogah

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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Chapter 10

Vibhuti Yogah

श्रीभगवानुवाच भूय एव महाबाहो शृणु मे परमं वच: |
यत्तेऽहं प्रीयमाणाय वक्ष्यामि हितकाम्यया ||1||

The Blessed Lord said: Hear again, O mighty-armed Arjuna, My supreme words, which I shall speak to you, who are beloved, for your benefit.

Mahabaho: A term used to address Arjuna, meaning mighty-armed.
Priyamanaya: Refers to someone beloved or dear.
Hita: Beneficial or auspicious.

Krishna reassures Arjuna that he will elaborate on his divine teachings. This sets the tone for the chapter, where Krishna reveals his cosmic significance, providing Arjuna with clarity and assurance as a devotee seeking truth and purpose.

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न मे विदु: सुरगणा: प्रभवं न महर्षय: |
अहमादिर्हि देवानां महर्षीणां च सर्वश: ||2||

Neither the hosts of gods nor the great sages know My origin, for I am the source of the gods and the great sages.

Sura-ganah: Refers to groups of celestial beings or gods.
Maharshayah: Great sages or seers.
Prabhavam: The source or origin.

This shloka highlights Krishna’s transcendental nature as the origin of all creation. Neither gods nor sages can fully comprehend his essence, underlining his supreme and unfathomable divinity that governs both cosmic and earthly realms.

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