Bhagavad Gita · Verse 9.34
Chapter 9: Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga (राजविद्याराजगुह्ययोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
मन्मना भव मद्भक्तो मद्याजी मां नमस्कुरु । मामेवैष्यसि युक्त्वैवमात्मानं मत्परायणः ॥३४॥
manmanā bhava madbhakto madyājī māṃ namaskuru | māmevaiṣyasi yuktvaivamātmānaṃ matparāyaṇaḥ ||34||
Complete Shloka Translation
Fix your mind on Me, be My devotee, worship Me and bow to Me. Thus uniting yourself with Me and taking Me as your highest aim, you will come to Me alone.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| मन्मनाः | manmanāḥ | with the mind directed to Me |
| मत्परायणः | matparāyaṇaḥ | taking Me as the highest aim |
| मन्मना | manmanā | [term] in context of Fix your mind on Me, be My dev... |
| भव | bhava | [term] in context of Fix your mind on Me, be My dev... |
| मद्भक्तो | madbhakto | [term] in context of Fix your mind on Me, be My dev... |
| मद्याजी | madyājī | [term] in context of Fix your mind on Me, be My dev... |
| मां | māṃ | [term] in context of Fix your mind on Me, be My dev... |
| नमस्कुरु | namaskuru | [term] in context of Fix your mind on Me, be My dev... |
| मामेवैष्यसि | māmevaiṣyasi | [term] in context of Fix your mind on Me, be My dev... |
| युक्त्वैवमात्मानं | yuktvaivamātmānaṃ | [term] in context of Fix your mind on Me, be My dev... |
| ३४ | matparāyaṇaḥ | [term] in context of Fix your mind on Me, be My dev... |
with the mind directed to Me
taking Me as the highest aim
[term] in context of Fix your mind on Me, be My dev...
[term] in context of Fix your mind on Me, be My dev...
[term] in context of Fix your mind on Me, be My dev...
[term] in context of Fix your mind on Me, be My dev...
[term] in context of Fix your mind on Me, be My dev...
[term] in context of Fix your mind on Me, be My dev...
[term] in context of Fix your mind on Me, be My dev...
[term] in context of Fix your mind on Me, be My dev...
[term] in context of Fix your mind on Me, be My dev...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The chapter closes with a personal invitation joining thought, devotion, worship and reverence. Krishna's promised attainment follows a wholehearted orientation toward Him, summarizing the chapter's devotional emphasis.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Bring attention, devotion and action together around your deepest spiritual aim."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How can attention, devotion and action support one spiritual aim?
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.