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Verse 9.13
Delusion and devoted contemplation
श्रीभगवानुवाच (The Supreme Lord said)

Bhagavad Gita · Verse 9.13

Chapter 9: Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga (राजविद्याराजगुह्ययोगः)

श्रीभगवानुवाच

(The Supreme Lord said)

महात्मानस्तु मां पार्थ दैवीं प्रकृतिमाश्रिताः । भजन्त्यनन्यमनसो ज्ञात्वा भूतादिमव्ययम् ॥१३॥

mahātmānastu māṃ pārtha daivīṃ prakṛtimāśritāḥ | bhajantyananyamanaso jñātvā bhūtādimavyayam ||13||

Complete Shloka Translation

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But, O Partha, great souls who take refuge in the divine nature worship Me with undivided minds, knowing Me as the imperishable origin of beings.

Narrative Context: The great souls' knowledge and undivided devotion.

Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)

11 words
दैवीं प्रकृतिम्daivīṃ prakṛtim

divine nature

अनन्यमनसःananyamanasaḥ

with undivided minds

महात्मानस्तुmahātmānastu

[term] in context of But, O Partha, great souls who...

मांmāṃ

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पार्थpārtha

[term] in context of But, O Partha, great souls who...

दैवींdaivīṃ

[term] in context of But, O Partha, great souls who...

प्रकृतिमाश्रिताःprakṛtimāśritāḥ

[term] in context of But, O Partha, great souls who...

भजन्त्यनन्यमनसोbhajantyananyamanaso

[term] in context of But, O Partha, great souls who...

ज्ञात्वाjñātvā

[term] in context of But, O Partha, great souls who...

भूतादिमव्ययम्bhūtādimavyayam

[term] in context of But, O Partha, great souls who...

१३bhūtādimavyayam

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Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts

Knowledge of Krishna's enduring sourcehood accompanies wholehearted worship. Divine nature names the great souls' orientation, contrasting with the deluding dispositions just described.

Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry

"Let a clearer understanding nurture a steadier devotion."

Inquiry Question to Ponder:

How can understanding make your devotion steadier?

Modern Life Implementation (Practical Real-Life Application)

Apply this verse to master daily focus: anchor your consciousness in higher values, let go of anxious attachment to results, and act with integrity and kindness in every endeavor.

Concepts:
Knowledge
Devotion
Constancy