Bhagavad Gita · Verse 9.13
Chapter 9: Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga (राजविद्याराजगुह्ययोगः)
(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
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.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| दैवीं प्रकृतिम् | daivīṃ prakṛtim | divine nature |
| अनन्यमनसः | ananyamanasaḥ | with undivided minds |
| महात्मानस्तु | mahātmānastu | [term] in context of But, O Partha, great souls who... |
| मां | māṃ | [term] in context of But, O Partha, great souls who... |
| पार्थ | pārtha | [term] in context of But, O Partha, great souls who... |
| दैवीं | daivīṃ | [term] in context of But, O Partha, great souls who... |
| प्रकृतिमाश्रिताः | prakṛtimāśritāḥ | [term] in context of But, O Partha, great souls who... |
| भजन्त्यनन्यमनसो | bhajantyananyamanaso | [term] in context of But, O Partha, great souls who... |
| ज्ञात्वा | jñātvā | [term] in context of But, O Partha, great souls who... |
| भूतादिमव्ययम् | bhūtādimavyayam | [term] in context of But, O Partha, great souls who... |
| १३ | bhūtādimavyayam | [term] in context of But, O Partha, great souls who... |
divine nature
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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.