If even pure Brahmins and royal sages devoted to the divine reach the highest state, what to speak of you? So, having come into this impermanent and joyless world, worship Me.
— Krishna
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Bhagavad Gita · 9.33
Hindi · हिन्दी
जो पवित्र आचरणवाले ब्राह्मण और ऋषिस्वरूप क्षत्रिय भगवान् के भक्त हों, वे परमगतिको प्राप्त हो जायँ, इसमें तो कहना ही क्या है । इसलिये इस अनित्य और सुखरहित शरीरको प्राप्त करके तू मेरा भजन कर ॥
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Understanding the verse
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It shifts the mind from chasing temporary comfort to orienting life around devotion.
Even the most virtuous devotees and wise rulers can reach the highest state through devotion. Since this world is temporary and unsatisfying, turn toward Krishna.
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On the battlefield
Context & commentary
On Kurukshetra, Arjuna stands shaken while Krishna keeps unfolding the path of devotion. After saying even those born in difficult conditions can reach the highest state, Krishna now adds a final invitation: this world does not last, so make your life a turning toward Me.
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In your life
Why this verse still matters
You finish something you thought would finally satisfy you, and the relief never comes. The verse points you away from chasing another temporary fix and toward what can actually hold you.
The takeaway
“There is relief in turning toward what lasts instead of clinging to what cannot satisfy.”
Even the most virtuous devotees and wise rulers can reach the highest state through devotion. Since this world is temporary and unsatisfying, turn toward Krishna.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 9.33?
Krishna speaks this verse, on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, in the chapter titled "Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga" (The Royal Knowledge).
Which chapter of the Bhagavad Gita contains verse 9.33?
Verse 33 sits in Chapter 9 of the Bhagavad Gita — Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga, "The Royal Knowledge". The chapter has 34 verses in total.
Why does Bhagavad Gita 9.33 matter today?
You finish something you thought would finally satisfy you, and the relief never comes. The verse points you away from chasing another temporary fix and toward what can actually hold you.
It shifts the mind from chasing temporary comfort to orienting life around devotion.
What this verse means
Even the most virtuous devotees and wise rulers can reach the highest state through devotion. Since this world is temporary and unsatisfying, turn toward Krishna.
Context & commentary
On Kurukshetra, Arjuna stands shaken while Krishna keeps unfolding the path of devotion. After saying even those born in difficult conditions can reach the highest state, Krishna now adds a final invitation: this world does not last, so make your life a turning toward Me.
Why this verse still matters
You finish something you thought would finally satisfy you, and the relief never comes. The verse points you away from chasing another temporary fix and toward what can actually hold you.
“There is relief in turning toward what lasts instead of clinging to what cannot satisfy.”
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