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Bhagvad Gita Chapter – 09

Bhagvad Gita – Chapter 9 – Rajvidya Rajguhya Yog. A knowledge fit for the kings. A knowledge so confidential, Krushna gives it away. One must recognize that it is you, and you alone, that can lead yourself to the absolute truth. One must achieve this realization.

Chapter 9 of the Bhagavad Gita is titled “Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga,” which translates to “The Yoga of Royal Knowledge and Royal Secret.” In this chapter, Lord Krushna imparts the supreme knowledge and the most profound secret to Arjun. This knowledge is both the highest and the most secretive, as it reveals the essence of the ultimate truth and the nature of divinity.

Context of Chapter 9: Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga

1. Supreme Knowledge and Secret: Lord Krushna begins by stating that the knowledge he is about to impart is the king of sciences and the greatest secret. It is the purest, most sacred, and directly realizable, leading to eternal bliss and liberation.

2. The Universal Nature of God: Krushna emphasizes his omnipresence and his role as the creator, sustainer, and destroyer of the universe. He explains that all beings exist within him, yet he transcends all physical and material forms.

3. Devotion and Faith: Krushna highlights the importance of faith and devotion. He assures that those who worship him with love and sincerity will attain his divine grace and protection. He underscores that devotion is the easiest and most effective path to realize the ultimate truth.

4. The Importance of Inner Realization: Krushna explains that individuals must recognize their inner divine nature to achieve self-realization. He stresses that it is through this inner knowledge and devotion that one can lead oneself to the absolute truth.

5. Equality and Inclusiveness: Krushna declares that all individuals, regardless of their background or status, can attain his divine grace through sincere devotion. He emphasizes that he accepts any offering made with pure love and devotion, be it a leaf, a flower, fruit, or water.

6. The Impermanence of Material Existence: Krushna points out the transient nature of the material world and the suffering associated with attachment to it. He advises seeking refuge in him to transcend this cycle of birth and death and attain eternal peace.

7. The Path of Devotion: Krushna reiterates the significance of the path of devotion (bhakti) over other spiritual practices. He explains that those who fix their minds on him, surrender to him, and engage in devotional service with unwavering faith will undoubtedly reach him.

8. Krushna as the Ultimate Goal: Krushna concludes by reaffirming that he is the ultimate goal and refuge for all beings. He encourages Arjuna to engage in constant worship, surrender, and devotion to him to attain liberation and eternal union with the divine.

Key Verses:

Verse 22: “Ananyashchintayanto Maam Ye Janaah Paryupaasate | Teshaam Nityaabhiyuktaanaam Yogakshemam Vahaamyaham ||”

“To those who are constantly devoted and who worship Me with love, I give the understanding by which they can come to Me.”

Verse 26: “Patram Pushpam Phalam Toyam Yo Me Bhaktyaa Prayachchhati | Tadaham Bhaktyupahritam Ashnaami Prayataatmanah ||”

“If one offers Me with love and devotion a leaf, a flower, fruit, or water, I will accept it.”

Conclusion:

Chapter 9 of the Bhagavad Gita, “Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga,” encapsulates the essence of Krishna’s teachings on the supreme knowledge and the profound secret of devotion. It underscores the importance of recognizing one’s inner divine nature and leading oneself to the ultimate truth through unwavering faith and devotion to Krishna. This chapter serves as a guide to understanding the transcendental nature of God and the path to liberation through heartfelt devotion.

 


 

।। अथ नवमोऽध्यायः ।।

श्रीभगवानुवाच ।

इदं तु ते गुह्यतमं प्रवक्ष्याम्यनसूयवे ।
ज्ञानं विज्ञानसहितं यज्ज्ञात्वा मोक्ष्यसेऽशुभात् ॥ ९-१ ॥

राजविद्या राजगुह्यं पवित्रमिदमुत्तमम् ।
प्रत्यक्षावगमं धर्म्यं सुसुखं कर्तुमव्ययम् ॥ ९-२ ॥

अश्रद्दधानाः पुरुषा धर्मस्यास्य परन्तप ।
अप्राप्य मां निवर्तन्ते मृत्युसंसारवर्त्मनि ॥ ९-३ ॥

मया ततमिदं सर्वं जगदव्यक्तमूर्तिना ।
मत्स्थानि सर्वभूतानि न चाहं तेष्ववस्थितः ॥ ९-४ ॥

न च मत्स्थानि भूतानि पश्य मे योगमैश्वरम् ।
भूतभृन्न च भूतस्थो ममात्मा भूतभावनः ॥ ९-५ ॥

यथाकाशस्थितो नित्यं वायुः सर्वत्रगो महान् ।
तथा सर्वाणि भूतानि मत्स्थानीत्युपधारय ॥ ९-६ ॥

सर्वभूतानि कौन्तेय प्रकृतिं यान्ति मामिकाम् ।
कल्पक्षये पुनस्तानि कल्पादौ विसृजाम्यहम् ॥ ९-७ ॥

प्रकृतिं स्वामवष्टभ्य विसृजामि पुनः पुनः ।
भूतग्राममिमं कृत्स्नमवशं प्रकृतेर्वशात् ॥ ९-८ ॥

न च मां तानि कर्माणि निबध्नन्ति धनञ्जय ।
उदासीनवदासीनमसक्तं तेषु कर्मसु ॥ ९-९ ॥

मयाध्यक्षेण प्रकृतिः सूयते सचराचरम् ।
हेतुनानेन कौन्तेय जगद्विपरिवर्तते ॥ ९-१० ॥

अवजानन्ति मां मूढा मानुषीं तनुमाश्रितम् ।
परं भावमजानन्तो मम भूतमहेश्वरम् ॥ ९-११ ॥

मोघाशा मोघकर्माणो मोघज्ञाना विचेतसः ।
राक्षसीमासुरीं चैव प्रकृतिं मोहिनीं श्रिताः ॥ ९-१२ ॥

महात्मानस्तु मां पार्थ दैवीं प्रकृतिमाश्रिताः ।
भजन्त्यनन्यमनसो ज्ञात्वा भूतादिमव्ययम् ॥ ९-१३ ॥

सततं कीर्तयन्तो मां यतन्तश्च दृढव्रताः ।
नमस्यन्तश्च मां भक्त्या नित्ययुक्ता उपासते ॥ ९-१४ ॥

ज्ञानयज्ञेन चाप्यन्ये यजन्तो मामुपासते ।
एकत्वेन पृथक्त्वेन बहुधा विश्वतोमुखम् ॥ ९-१५ ॥

अहं क्रतुरहं यज्ञः स्वधाहमहमौषधम् ।
मन्त्रोऽहमहमेवाज्यमहमग्निरहं हुतम् ॥ ९-१६ ॥

पिताहमस्य जगतो माता धाता पितामहः ।
वेद्यं पवित्रमोङ्कार ऋक्साम यजुरेव च ॥ ९-१७ ॥

गतिर्भर्ता प्रभुः साक्षी निवासः शरणं सुहृत् ।
प्रभवः प्रलयः स्थानं निधानं बीजमव्ययम् ॥ ९-१८ ॥

तपाम्यहमहं वर्षं निगृह्णाम्युत्सृजामि च ।
अमृतं चैव मृत्युश्च सदसच्चाहमर्जुन ॥ ९-१९ ॥

त्रैविद्या मां सोमपाः पूतपापा यज्ञैरिष्ट्वा स्वर्गतिं प्रार्थयन्ते ।
ते पुण्यमासाद्य सुरेन्द्रलोकं अश्नन्ति दिव्यान्दिवि देवभोगान् ॥ ९-२० ॥

ते तं भुक्त्वा स्वर्गलोकं विशालं क्षीणे पुण्ये मर्त्यलोकं विशन्ति ।
एवं त्रयीधर्ममनुप्रपन्ना गतागतं कामकामा लभन्ते ॥ ९-२१ ॥

अनन्याश्चिन्तयन्तो मां ये जनाः पर्युपासते ।
तेषां नित्याभियुक्तानां योगक्षेमं वहाम्यहम् ॥ ९-२२ ॥

येऽप्यन्यदेवता भक्ता यजन्ते श्रद्धयान्विताः ।
तेऽपि मामेव कौन्तेय यजन्त्यविधिपूर्वकम् ॥ ९-२३ ॥

अहं हि सर्वयज्ञानां भोक्ता च प्रभुरेव च ।
न तु मामभिजानन्ति तत्त्वेनातश्च्यवन्ति ते ॥ ९-२४ ॥

यान्ति देवव्रता देवान्पितॄन्यान्ति पितृव्रताः ।
भूतानि यान्ति भूतेज्या यान्ति मद्याजिनोऽपि माम् ॥ ९-२५ ॥

पत्रं पुष्पं फलं तोयं यो मे भक्त्या प्रयच्छति ।
तदहं भक्त्युपहृतमश्नामि प्रयतात्मनः ॥ ९-२६ ॥

यत्करोषि यदश्नासि यज्जुहोषि ददासि यत् ।
यत्तपस्यसि कौन्तेय तत्कुरुष्व मदर्पणम् ॥ ९-२७ ॥

शुभाशुभफलैरेवं मोक्ष्यसे कर्मबन्धनैः ।
संन्यासयोगयुक्तात्मा विमुक्तो मामुपैष्यसि ॥ ९-२८ ॥

समोऽहं सर्वभूतेषु न मे द्वेष्योऽस्ति न प्रियः ।
ये भजन्ति तु मां भक्त्या मयि ते तेषु चाप्यहम् ॥ ९-२९ ॥

अपि चेत्सुदुराचारो भजते मामनन्यभाक् ।
साधुरेव स मन्तव्यः सम्यग्व्यवसितो हि सः ॥ ९-३० ॥

क्षिप्रं भवति धर्मात्मा शश्वच्छान्तिं निगच्छति ।
कौन्तेय प्रतिजानीहि न मे भक्तः प्रणश्यति ॥ ९-३१ ॥

मां हि पार्थ व्यपाश्रित्य येऽपि स्युः पापयोनयः ।
स्त्रियो वैश्यास्तथा शूद्रास्तेऽपि यान्ति परां गतिम् ॥ ९-३२ ॥

किं पुनर्ब्राह्मणाः पुण्या भक्ता राजर्षयस्तथा ।
अनित्यमसुखं लोकमिमं प्राप्य भजस्व माम् ॥ ९-३३ ॥

मन्मना भव मद्भक्तो मद्याजी मां नमस्कुरु ।
मामेवैष्यसि युक्त्वैवमात्मानं मत्परायणः ॥ ९-३४ ॥

ॐ तत्सदिति श्रीमद्भगवद्गीतासूपनिषत्सु
ब्रह्मविद्यायां योगशास्त्रे श्रीकृष्णार्जुनसंवादे
राजविद्याराजगुह्ययोगो नाम नवमोऽध्यायः ॥ ९ ॥

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