Illustration for Bhagavad Gita chapter 9 verse 13
Chapter 9 · Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga

Greatness of Soul · Undivided Devotion

महात्मानस्तु मां पार्थ दैवीं प्रकृतिमाश्रिताः । भजन्त्यनन्यमनसो ज्ञात्वा भूतादिमव्ययम् ॥

mahātmānas tu māṁ pārtha daivīṁ prakṛtim āśritāḥ, bhajanty ananyamanaso jñātvā bhūtādim avyayam.

Meaning

"But great souls, O Partha, taking refuge in the divine nature, worship Me with undivided mind, knowing Me as the imperishable source of all beings."

Explanation

An undivided, sincere heart is what turns ordinary devotion into something truly transformative.

Today's Life Lesson

Bring your whole, undivided heart to whatever you devote yourself to today.

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