Verse

kṣipraṁ bhavati dharmātmā śaśvac-chāntiṁ nigacchati
kaunteya pratijānīhi na me bhaktaḥ praṇaśyati

Word-by-Word Meaning

Sanskrit	English Meaning
kṣipram	quickly
bhavati	becomes
dharma-ātmā	righteous, virtuous
śaśvat	everlasting
śāntim	peace
nigacchati	attains
kaunteya	O son of Kuntī (Arjuna)
pratijānīhi	declare, proclaim
na	never
me	My
bhaktaḥ	devotee
praṇaśyati	is lost, destroyed

Translation

“He quickly becomes righteous and attains lasting peace. O son of Kuntī, declare it boldly that My devotee never perishes.”

Aim

To understand Sri Krishna’s assurance that His devotees, regardless of past faults, attain righteousness, peace, and eternal safety.

Objectives

• To reflect on how quickly a devotee becomes righteous.
• To understand the peace attained through devotion.
• To explore why Sri Krishna emphasizes Arjuna’s proclamation.
• To recognize the unbreakable protection given to devotees by Sri Krishna.
• To consider why devotees never perish.

Application in Life

• Take heart: Be encouraged that Sri Krishna quickly purifies and uplifts anyone who engages in devotion sincerely.
• Live in peace: Rely on bhakti to give lasting peace that material success cannot offer.
• Encourage others: Share Sri Krishna’s guarantee so others may also gain hope and strength in devotion.
• Depend fully on Him: Trust that Sri Krishna’s mercy, not personal strength, ensures your eternal protection.

Simple Takeaway

Sri Krishna promises that His devotees quickly become righteous, attain lasting peace, and are never lost. His protection is eternal, making bhakti the safest and most certain path.