Chapter 9, Verse 27 (Bhagavad Gita 9.27)
Chapter 9: Rāja Vidyā Yog – Yoga through the King of Sciences
Sanskrit Shloka
यत्करोषि यदश्नासि यज्जुहोषि ददासि यत्। यत्तपस्यसि कौन्तेय तत्कुरुष्व मदर्पणम्
Transliteration
yat karoṣhi yad aśhnāsi yaj juhoṣhi dadāsi yat yat tapasyasi kaunteya tat kuruṣhva mad-arpaṇam
Word Meanings
yat—whatever; karoṣhi—you do; yat—whatever; aśhnāsi—you eat; yat—whatever; juhoṣhi—offer to the sacred fire; dadāsi—bestow as a gift; yat—whatever; yat—whatever; tapasyasi—austerities you perform; kaunteya—Arjun, the son of Kunti; tat—them; kuruṣhva—do; mad arpaṇam—as an offering to me
Translation
Whatever you do, whatever you eat, whatever you offer in sacrifice, whatever you give, and whatever austerity you perform, O Arjuna, do it all as an offering unto Me, Shri Krishna.
Meaning & Commentary
In this profound verse, Bhagwan Shri Krishna reveals the secret of Karma Yoga, transforming every mundane action into a sublime act of worship. By dedicating all activities—from the smallest daily necessity to the greatest sacrifice—to the Supreme Lord, the seeker transcends the bondage of karma. Krishna emphasizes that the act of offering removes the ego, aligning the devotee’s will with the Divine Will. This practice dissolves the duality between spiritual life and worldly existence, turning one’s entire life into a constant yajna. Ultimately, by surrendering every breath to Shri Krishna, the soul experiences liberation, attaining the eternal peace of His divine presence.