Illustration for Bhagavad Gita chapter 9 verse 30
Chapter 9 · Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga

Never Too Late · The Power of a Sincere Turn

अपि चेत्सुदुराचारो भजते मामनन्यभाक् । साधुरेव स मन्तव्यः सम्यग्व्यवसितो हि सः ॥

api cet su-durācāro bhajate mām ananya-bhāk sādhur eva sa mantavyaḥ samyag vyavasito hi saḥ

Meaning

"Even if one of very poor conduct worships Me with exclusive devotion, they should be considered righteous, for they have resolved rightly."

Explanation

No matter how far you feel you've strayed, a sincere turn toward goodness is never dismissed as too little or too late. What matters most is the honest resolve to change direction, right now, from wherever you are.

Today's Life Lesson

Whatever mistakes are behind you, know that today's sincere turn toward goodness counts fully, starting right now.

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