Bhagavad Gita · Verse 9.25
Chapter 9: Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga (राजविद्याराजगुह्ययोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
यान्ति देवव्रता देवान्पितॄन्यान्ति पितृव्रताः । भूतानि यान्ति भूतेज्या यान्ति मद्याजिनोऽपि माम् ॥२५॥
yānti devavratā devānpitṝnyānti pitṛvratāḥ | bhūtāni yānti bhūtejyā yānti madyājino'pi mām ||25||
Complete Shloka Translation
Those devoted to the deities reach the deities; those devoted to the ancestors reach the ancestors; worshippers of spirits reach those spirits; those who worship Me reach Me.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| पितृव्रताः | pitṛvratāḥ | devoted to the ancestors |
| मद्याजिनः | madyājinaḥ | those who worship Me |
| यान्ति | yānti | [term] in context of Those devoted to the deities r... |
| देवव्रता | devavratā | [term] in context of Those devoted to the deities r... |
| देवान्पितॄन्यान्ति | devānpitṝnyānti | [term] in context of Those devoted to the deities r... |
| भूतानि | bhūtāni | [term] in context of Those devoted to the deities r... |
| भूतेज्या | bhūtejyā | [term] in context of Those devoted to the deities r... |
| मद्याजिनोऽपि | madyājino'pi | [term] in context of Those devoted to the deities r... |
| माम् | mām | [term] in context of Those devoted to the deities r... |
| २५ | mām | [term] in context of Those devoted to the deities r... |
devoted to the ancestors
those who worship Me
[term] in context of Those devoted to the deities r...
[term] in context of Those devoted to the deities r...
[term] in context of Those devoted to the deities r...
[term] in context of Those devoted to the deities r...
[term] in context of Those devoted to the deities r...
[term] in context of Those devoted to the deities r...
[term] in context of Those devoted to the deities r...
[term] in context of Those devoted to the deities r...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The destinations follow the objects of worship in this theological account. Bhuta here is read as spirits or elemental beings; the verse continues the distinction between particular attainments and reaching Krishna.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Consider how the object of your dedication shapes your chosen destination."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How does your dedication shape your direction?
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.