Illustration for Bhagavad Gita chapter 7 verse 17
Chapter 7 · Jnana Vijnana Yoga

Devotion · A Mutual, Loving Bond

तेषां ज्ञानी नित्ययुक्त एकभक्तिर्विशिष्यते । प्रियो हि ज्ञानिनोऽत्यर्थमहं स च मम प्रियः ॥

teṣāṁ jñānī nityayukta ekabhaktir viśiṣyate, priyo hi jñānino'tyartham ahaṁ sa ca mama priyaḥ.

Meaning

"Among these, the wise one, ever united in single-minded devotion, is the best; for I am exceedingly dear to the wise, and they are dear to Me."

Explanation

When devotion and understanding grow together, they deepen into a relationship that feels genuinely mutual, not one-sided.

Today's Life Lesson

Let today's devotion come with understanding, not just ritual—sincere knowing deepens genuine love.

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