Chapter 9, Verse 15 (Bhagavad Gita 9.15)
Chapter 9: Rāja Vidyā Yog – Yoga through the King of Sciences
Sanskrit Shloka
ज्ञानयज्ञेन चाप्यन्ये यजन्तो मामुपासते। एकत्वेन पृथक्त्वेन बहुधा विश्वतोमुखम्
Transliteration
jñāna-yajñena chāpyanye yajanto mām upāsate ekatvena pṛithaktvena bahudhā viśhvato-mukham
Word Meanings
jñāna-yajñena—yajña of cultivating knowledge; cha—and; api—also; anye—others; yajantaḥ—worship; mām—me; upāsate—worship; ekatvena—undifferentiated oneness; pṛithaktvena—separately; bahudhā—various; viśhwataḥ-mukham—the cosmic form
Translation
Others also, performing the sacrifice of wisdom, worship Me—the Lord whose faces are everywhere—as the non-dual One, as the distinct individual, and as the manifold cosmic form.
Meaning & Commentary
In this profound verse, Bhagwan Shri Krishna reveals to Arjuna the universality of His own being, explaining that all sincere paths of worship eventually reach Him. Whether a devotee perceives Shri Krishna as the singular absolute Brahman, as an individual deity, or as the infinite manifestations of the cosmic universe, the underlying truth remains the same. By engaging in the 'wisdom-sacrifice' (jnana-yajna), the seeker transcends limited perceptions and recognizes that Shri Krishna is the source and sustenance of all existence. This realization transforms the devotee's vision, leading them to see the Supreme Lord in every atom and every heart. Ultimately, this path dissolves the veil of ignorance, guiding the soul toward eternal liberation and direct union with Yogeshwar Krishna.