Verse

ahaṁ hi sarva-yajñānāṁ bhoktā ca prabhur eva ca
na tu mām abhijānanti tattvenātaś cyavanti te
Word-by-Word Meaning

Sanskrit	English Meaning
aham	I
hi	certainly
sarva-yajñānām	of all sacrifices
bhoktā	enjoyer, recipient
ca	and
prabhuḥ	Lord, master
eva ca	also
na	not
tu	but
mām	Me
abhijānanti	they recognize, understand
tattvena	in reality, in truth
ataḥ	therefore
cyavanti	they fall down
te	they

Translation

“I am the only enjoyer and master of all sacrifices. Therefore, those who do not recognize My true transcendental nature fall down.”

Aim

To recognize that Sri Krishna alone is the true enjoyer and master of all sacrifices, and failure to acknowledge this truth leads to downfall.

Objectives

1. To reflect on who is the enjoyer of sacrifices.
2. To understand Sri Krishna’s role as the master of all yajñas.
3. To examine the ignorance of those who fail to recognize Sri Krishna.
4. To consider the consequences of ignorance of those who fail to recognize Sri Krishna.
5. To highlight the importance of knowing Sri Krishna in truth.

Application in Life

1. Offer to the right person: Ensure that all sacrifices and offerings are made to Sri Krishna, the true beneficiary.

2. Gain proper knowledge: Study scriptures to understand His role as enjoyer and master of all yajñas.

3. Avoid downfall: Do not neglect Sri Krishna’s supremacy, otherwise sacrifices yield only temporary results.

Simple Take Away

Sri Krishna is the true enjoyer and master of all sacrifices. Without recognizing Him, one falls from spiritual progress.