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Chapter 7 · Jnana Vijnana Yoga

Devotion · Where Devotion Leads

अन्तवत्तु फलं तेषां तद्भवत्यल्पमेधसाम् । देवान्देवयजो यान्ति मद्भक्ता यान्ति मामपि ॥

antavat tu phalaṁ teṣāṁ tad bhavaty alpamedhasām, devān devayajo yānti madbhaktā yānti mām api.

Meaning

"But the fruit gained by those of little understanding is temporary; worshippers of the gods go to the gods, while My devotees come to Me."

Explanation

What you devote yourself to shapes where you ultimately arrive—smaller goals bring smaller, temporary rewards.

Today's Life Lesson

Ask today whether your deepest devotion is aimed at something lasting, or only at something temporary.

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