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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Krishna calls this world impermanent and joyless, and tells Arjuna to worship him while he is in it.
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
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
What it looks like today
After retiring, a man finally buys the house he saved for and finds the satisfaction gone within a month. Krishna calls this world temporary and joyless and points the man toward him instead.
The takeaway
“This life does not last, so spend it turning toward what does.”
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?
After retiring, a man finally buys the house he saved for and finds the satisfaction gone within a month. Krishna calls this world temporary and joyless and points the man toward him instead.
Krishna calls this world impermanent and joyless, and tells Arjuna to worship him while he is in it.
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
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.
What it looks like today
After retiring, a man finally buys the house he saved for and finds the satisfaction gone within a month. Krishna calls this world temporary and joyless and points the man toward him instead.
“This life does not last, so spend it turning toward what does.”
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