Illustration for Bhagavad Gita chapter 8 verse 22
Chapter 8 · Akshara Brahma Yoga

Undivided Devotion · Simplicity of Heart

पुरुषः स परः पार्थ भक्त्या लभ्यस्त्वनन्यया । यस्यान्तःस्थानि भूतानि येन सर्वमिदं ततम् ॥

puruṣaḥ sa paraḥ pārtha bhaktyā labhyas tv ananyayā yasyāntaḥ-sthāni bhūtāni yena sarvam idaṁ tatam

Meaning

"That Supreme Person, O Partha, in whom all beings dwell and by whom this entire universe is pervaded, is attained only through undivided devotion."

Explanation

The one who holds the whole universe together isn't reached through complicated effort, but through a heart that stays wholeheartedly turned in one direction. Simplicity of devotion matters more than complexity of method.

Today's Life Lesson

Instead of complicating your spiritual practice today, try simply turning your heart wholeheartedly in one direction.

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