Illustration for Bhagavad Gita chapter 9 verse 24
Chapter 9 · Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga

True Understanding · Beyond Outward Ritual

अहं हि सर्वयज्ञानां भोक्ता च प्रभुरेव च । न तु मामभिजानन्ति तत्त्वेनातश्च्यवन्ति ते ॥

ahaṁ hi sarvayajñānāṁ bhoktā ca prabhur eva ca, na tu mām abhijānanti tattvenātaś cyavanti te.

Meaning

"For I alone am the enjoyer and the true lord of all sacrifices; but they do not know Me in essence, and so they fall away."

Explanation

Genuine understanding, not just outward effort, is what keeps sincere practice from eventually falling short.

Today's Life Lesson

Look for the deeper understanding behind today's practices, not just the outward form.

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