Bhagavad Gita · Verse 9.15
Chapter 9: Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga (राजविद्याराजगुह्ययोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
ज्ञानयज्ञेन चाप्यन्ये यजन्तो मामुपासते । एकत्वेन पृथक्त्वेन बहुधा विश्वतोमुखम् ॥१५॥
jñānayajñena cāpyanye yajanto māmupāsate | ekatvena pṛthaktvena bahudhā viśvatomukham ||15||
Complete Shloka Translation
Others also worship Me through the sacrifice of knowledge, contemplating unity, distinction and My many forms facing everywhere.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ज्ञानयज्ञेन | jñānayajñena | through knowledge-sacrifice |
| विश्वतोमुखम् | viśvatomukham | facing everywhere |
| चाप्यन्ये | cāpyanye | [term] in context of Others also worship Me through... |
| यजन्तो | yajanto | [term] in context of Others also worship Me through... |
| मामुपासते | māmupāsate | [term] in context of Others also worship Me through... |
| एकत्वेन | ekatvena | [term] in context of Others also worship Me through... |
| पृथक्त्वेन | pṛthaktvena | [term] in context of Others also worship Me through... |
| बहुधा | bahudhā | [term] in context of Others also worship Me through... |
| १५ | viśvatomukham | [term] in context of Others also worship Me through... |
through knowledge-sacrifice
facing everywhere
[term] in context of Others also worship Me through...
[term] in context of Others also worship Me through...
[term] in context of Others also worship Me through...
[term] in context of Others also worship Me through...
[term] in context of Others also worship Me through...
[term] in context of Others also worship Me through...
[term] in context of Others also worship Me through...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The text names unity, distinction and multiplicity without explaining each in detail here. Commentarial traditions understand these modes differently; knowledge itself is presented as an offering.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Approach different forms of contemplation with thoughtful understanding."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How can you study a different contemplative approach thoughtfully?
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.