Bhagavad Gita · Verse 9.2
Chapter 9: Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga (राजविद्याराजगुह्ययोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
राजविद्या राजगुह्यं पवित्रमिदमुत्तमम् । प्रत्यक्षावगमं धर्म्यं सुसुखं कर्तुमव्ययम् ॥२॥
rājavidyā rājaguhyaṃ pavitramidamuttamam | pratyakṣāvagamaṃ dharmyaṃ susukhaṃ kartumavyayam ||2||
Complete Shloka Translation
This is the sovereign knowledge and sovereign secret, the highest purifier, directly realizable, in accord with dharma, readily practiced and imperishable.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| राजविद्या | rājavidyā | sovereign knowledge |
| प्रत्यक्षावगमम् | pratyakṣāvagamam | directly realizable |
| राजगुह्यं | rājaguhyaṃ | [term] in context of This is the sovereign knowledg... |
| पवित्रमिदमुत्तमम् | pavitramidamuttamam | [term] in context of This is the sovereign knowledg... |
| प्रत्यक्षावगमं | pratyakṣāvagamaṃ | [term] in context of This is the sovereign knowledg... |
| धर्म्यं | dharmyaṃ | [term] in context of This is the sovereign knowledg... |
| सुसुखं | susukhaṃ | [term] in context of This is the sovereign knowledg... |
| कर्तुमव्ययम् | kartumavyayam | [term] in context of This is the sovereign knowledg... |
sovereign knowledge
directly realizable
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Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The royal imagery expresses the teaching's eminence and inward depth. Direct realization and ease of practice concern this spiritual path; they do not remove the need for sincere, sustained commitment.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Seek a wisdom that can shape lived experience and ethical conduct."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Which insight can become part of your lived conduct?
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.