Bhagavad Gita · Verse 9.20
Chapter 9: Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga (राजविद्याराजगुह्ययोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
त्रैविद्या मां सोमपाः पूतपापा यज्ञैरिष्ट्वा स्वर्गतिं प्रार्थयन्ते । ते पुण्यमासाद्य सुरेन्द्रलोकमश्नन्ति दिव्यान्दिवि देवभोगान् ॥२०॥
traividyā māṃ somapāḥ pūtapāpā yajñairiṣṭvā svargatiṃ prārthayante | te puṇyamāsādya surendralokamaśnanti divyāndivi devabhogān ||20||
Complete Shloka Translation
Those versed in the three Vedas, drinkers of Soma purified of sin, worship Me through sacrifices and seek heaven. Reaching Indra's meritorious realm, they enjoy celestial delights there.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| त्रैविद्याः | traividyāḥ | versed in the three Vedas |
| स्वर्गतिम् | svargatim | heavenly destination |
| त्रैविद्या | traividyā | [term] in context of Those versed in the three Veda... |
| मां | māṃ | [term] in context of Those versed in the three Veda... |
| सोमपाः | somapāḥ | [term] in context of Those versed in the three Veda... |
| पूतपापा | pūtapāpā | [term] in context of Those versed in the three Veda... |
| यज्ञैरिष्ट्वा | yajñairiṣṭvā | [term] in context of Those versed in the three Veda... |
| स्वर्गतिं | svargatiṃ | [term] in context of Those versed in the three Veda... |
| प्रार्थयन्ते | prārthayante | [term] in context of Those versed in the three Veda... |
| ते | te | [term] in context of Those versed in the three Veda... |
| पुण्यमासाद्य | puṇyamāsādya | [term] in context of Those versed in the three Veda... |
| सुरेन्द्रलोकमश्नन्ति | surendralokamaśnanti | [term] in context of Those versed in the three Veda... |
| दिव्यान्दिवि | divyāndivi | [term] in context of Those versed in the three Veda... |
| देवभोगान् | devabhogān | [term] in context of Those versed in the three Veda... |
| २० | devabhogān | [term] in context of Those versed in the three Veda... |
versed in the three Vedas
heavenly destination
[term] in context of Those versed in the three Veda...
[term] in context of Those versed in the three Veda...
[term] in context of Those versed in the three Veda...
[term] in context of Those versed in the three Veda...
[term] in context of Those versed in the three Veda...
[term] in context of Those versed in the three Veda...
[term] in context of Those versed in the three Veda...
[term] in context of Those versed in the three Veda...
[term] in context of Those versed in the three Veda...
[term] in context of Those versed in the three Veda...
[term] in context of Those versed in the three Veda...
[term] in context of Those versed in the three Veda...
[term] in context of Those versed in the three Veda...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
This describes traditional Vedic sacrifice directed toward heavenly enjoyment. Soma remains a ritual term; the limited duration of the resulting attainment is explained in 9.21.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Ask whether a rewarding practice serves a temporary aim or a deeper one."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What aim does a rewarding practice actually serve?
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.