Bhagavad Gita · Verse 9.26
Chapter 9: Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga (राजविद्याराजगुह्ययोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
पत्रं पुष्पं फलं तोयं यो मे भक्त्या प्रयच्छति । तदहं भक्त्युपहृतमश्नामि प्रयतात्मनः ॥२६॥
patraṃ puṣpaṃ phalaṃ toyaṃ yo me bhaktyā prayacchati | tadahaṃ bhaktyupahṛtamaśnāmi prayatātmanaḥ ||26||
Complete Shloka Translation
Whoever offers Me a leaf, a flower, a fruit or water with devotion, I accept that devoted offering from the person of pure intention.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| पत्रम् | patram | a humble leaf |
| पुष्पम् | puṣpam | a flower |
| फलम् | phalam | a fruit |
| तोयम् | toyam | pure water |
| यः | yaḥ | whoever |
| मे | me | unto Me |
| भक्त्या | bhaktyā | with pure love and devotion |
| प्रयच्छति | prayacchati | offers sincerely |
| तत् | tat | that offering |
| अहम् | aham | I |
| भक्ति-उपहृतम् | bhakti-upahṛtam | presented with genuine love |
| अश्नामि | aśnāmi | joyfully accept and partake of |
| प्रयत-आत्मनः | prayata-ātmanaḥ | of that pure-hearted devotee |
a humble leaf
a flower
a fruit
pure water
whoever
unto Me
with pure love and devotion
offers sincerely
that offering
I
presented with genuine love
joyfully accept and partake of
of that pure-hearted devotee
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The inexpensive offerings emphasize devotion and the giver's purified intention. Krishna's acceptance is expressed personally, opening worship beyond dependence on costly ritual materials.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Sincerity can give a simple offering a profound meaning."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What simple offering could carry sincere meaning today?
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.