Illustration for Bhagavad Gita chapter 3 verse 11
Chapter 3 · Karma Yoga

Mutual Nourishment · Giving and Receiving in Balance

देवान्भावयतानेन ते देवा भावयन्तु वः । परस्परं भावयन्तः श्रेयः परमवाप्स्यथ ।।11।।

devān bhāvayatānena te devā bhāvayantu vaḥ parasparaṃ bhāvayantaḥ śreyaḥ param avāpsyatha

Meaning

"Nourish the gods with this sacrifice, and may the gods nourish you in return; nourishing one another, you shall attain the highest good."

Explanation

Krishna describes a reciprocal, cooperative relationship between humanity and the greater forces sustaining life.

Today's Life Lesson

Look for the give-and-take relationships in your life today, and invest a little more in the giving side.

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