Chapter 10, Verse 9 (Bhagavad Gita 10.9)
Chapter 10: Vibhūti Yog – Yoga through Appreciating the Infinite Opulences of God
Sanskrit Shloka
मच्चित्ता मद्गतप्राणा बोधयन्तः परस्परम्। कथयन्तश्च मां नित्यं तुष्यन्ति च रमन्ति च
Transliteration
mach-chittā mad-gata-prāṇā bodhayantaḥ parasparam kathayantaśh cha māṁ nityaṁ tuṣhyanti cha ramanti cha
Word Meanings
mat-chittāḥ—those with minds fixed on me; mat-gata-prāṇāḥ—those who have surrendered their lives to me; bodhayantaḥ—enlightening (with divine knowledge of God); parasparam—one another; kathayantaḥ—speaking; cha—and; mām—about me; nityam—continously; tuṣhyanti—satisfaction; cha—and; ramanti—(they) delight; cha—also
Translation
My devotees, whose minds are fully absorbed in Me and whose lives are dedicated to Me, always enlighten one another and talk about My glories, thereby finding eternal satisfaction and bliss.
Meaning & Commentary
In this profound verse, Shri Krishna reveals the hallmark of a true devotee, known as 'mad-gata-prana.' He describes a state of divine communion where the seeker finds their sole refuge in the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Shri Krishna. By engaging in 'bodhayantah parasparam,' or mutual spiritual discourse, these devotees nourish each other’s devotion and deepen their realization of His infinite attributes. This process transforms mundane existence into a constant celebration of the Lord's presence, leading to supreme contentment and spiritual ecstasy. Ultimately, Shri Krishna invites all souls to abandon material anxieties and find their eternal rest and joy within Him.