Bhagavad Gita · Verse 9.14
Chapter 9: Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga (राजविद्याराजगुह्ययोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
सततं कीर्तयन्तो मां यतन्तश्च दृढव्रताः । नमस्यन्तश्च मां भक्त्या नित्ययुक्ता उपासते ॥१४॥
satataṃ kīrtayanto māṃ yatantaśca dṛḍhavratāḥ | namasyantaśca māṃ bhaktyā nityayuktā upāsate ||14||
Complete Shloka Translation
Always praising Me, striving with firm vows, bowing to Me with devotion and ever united, they worship Me.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| कीर्तयन्तः | kīrtayantaḥ | praising |
| दृढव्रताः | dṛḍhavratāḥ | firm in resolve |
| सततं | satataṃ | [term] in context of Always praising Me, striving w... |
| कीर्तयन्तो | kīrtayanto | [term] in context of Always praising Me, striving w... |
| मां | māṃ | [term] in context of Always praising Me, striving w... |
| यतन्तश्च | yatantaśca | [term] in context of Always praising Me, striving w... |
| नमस्यन्तश्च | namasyantaśca | [term] in context of Always praising Me, striving w... |
| भक्त्या | bhaktyā | [term] in context of Always praising Me, striving w... |
| नित्ययुक्ता | nityayuktā | [term] in context of Always praising Me, striving w... |
| उपासते | upāsate | [term] in context of Always praising Me, striving w... |
| १४ | upāsate | [term] in context of Always praising Me, striving w... |
praising
firm in resolve
[term] in context of Always praising Me, striving w...
[term] in context of Always praising Me, striving w...
[term] in context of Always praising Me, striving w...
[term] in context of Always praising Me, striving w...
[term] in context of Always praising Me, striving w...
[term] in context of Always praising Me, striving w...
[term] in context of Always praising Me, striving w...
[term] in context of Always praising Me, striving w...
[term] in context of Always praising Me, striving w...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The verse describes devotion through praise, effort, resolve and reverence. Constant union expresses an enduring orientation rather than one isolated act of worship.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Give devotion a steady place through remembrance, effort and humility."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Which recurring practice gives devotion a place in your day?
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.