Chapter 7 • Verse 23

Jnana Vijnana Yoga

The Yoga of Knowledge and Wisdom

Sanskrit Verse

Antavat tu phalam tesham tad bhavaty alpa-medhasam, devan deva-yajo yanti mad-bhakta yanti mam api

Translation & Meaning

But the fruit gained by these men of small understanding is finite. The worshipers of the devas go to the devas, but My devotees come to Me. Worship of limited powers yields limited, temporary results, while devotion to the Supreme leads to the supreme eternal goal.

Key Teachings

  • Finite worship yields finite results
  • Worship of limited powers leads to limited destinations
  • Devotion to the Supreme leads to the eternal supreme goal

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