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Devotion

42 verses from the Bhagavad Gita on devotion. Explore teachings across 11 chapters.

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Mayi sarvani karmani sannyasyadhyatma-cetasa, nirashir nirmamo bhutva yudhyasva vigata-jvarah

Therefore, surrendering all your works unto Me, with mind intent on the self, free from desire and possessiveness, and cured of mental fever, fight.

  • Surrender all actions to the divine
  • Act without personal agenda
  • Freedom from mental anxiety
Yoginam api sarvesham mad-gatenantar-atmana, shraddhavan bhajate yo mam sa me yuktatamo matah

Of all yogis, those who with great faith always abide in Me, think of Me within themselves, and render devotional service to Me—they are the most intimately united with Me and are the highest of all.

  • Devotional yoga is the highest path
  • Inner connection with the divine
  • Faith and love unite us with God
Yoginam api sarvesham mad-gatenantar-atmana, shraddhavan bhajate yo mam sa me yuktatamo matah

Of all yogis, those who with great faith always abide in Me, think of Me within themselves, and render devotional service to Me—they are the most intimately united with Me and are the highest of all.

  • Devotional yoga is the highest path
  • Inner connection with the divine
  • Faith and love unite us with God
Mahatmanas tu mam partha daivim prakritim ashritah, bhajanty ananya-manaso jnatva bhutadim avyayam

O son of Pritha, those who are not deluded, the great souls, are under the protection of the divine nature. They are fully engaged in devotional service, knowing Me as the Supreme Personality of Godhead, original and inexhaustible.

  • Great souls engage in pure devotion
  • Recognition of the divine nature
  • Single-minded focus on God
Santushṭaḥ satataṁ yogī yatātmā dṛiḍha-niśhchayaḥ, mayy arpita-mano-buddhir yo mad-bhaktaḥ sa me priyaḥ

Ever content, steadfast in meditation, self-controlled, and of firm resolve, with mind and intellect offered to Me—such devotees are very dear to Me.

  • Contentment is a spiritual quality
  • Self-control combined with devotion
  • Firm resolve pleases God
Santushṭaḥ satataṁ yogī yatātmā dṛiḍha-niśhchayaḥ, mayy arpita-mano-buddhir yo mad-bhaktaḥ sa me priyaḥ

Ever content, steadfast in meditation, self-controlled, and of firm resolve, with mind and intellect offered to Me—such devotees are very dear to Me.

  • Contentment is a spiritual quality
  • Self-control combined with devotion
  • Firm resolve pleases God
Brahma-bhutah prasannatma na shochati na kankshati, samah sarveshu bhuteshu mad-bhaktim labhate param

One who is thus transcendentally situated realizes the Supreme Brahman and becomes fully joyful. Such a person never laments nor desires anything, is equal to all beings, and attains supreme devotion to Me.

  • Brahman realization brings joy
  • Equal vision toward all
  • This state leads to supreme devotion
Brahma-bhutah prasannatma na shochati na kankshati, samah sarveshu bhuteshu mad-bhaktim labhate param

One who is thus transcendentally situated realizes the Supreme Brahman and becomes fully joyful. Such a person never laments nor desires anything, is equal to all beings, and attains supreme devotion to Me.

  • Brahman realization brings joy
  • Equal vision toward all
  • This state leads to supreme devotion
Yatra yogeshvarah krishno yatra partho dhanur-dharah, tatra shrir vijayo bhutir dhruva nitir matir mama

Wherever there is Krishna, the master of all mystics, and wherever there is Arjuna, the supreme archer, there will also certainly be opulence, victory, extraordinary power, and morality.

  • Divine presence ensures success
  • Unity of devotion and action brings victory
  • Righteousness combined with skill is invincible