Bhagavad Gita 9.25 – Sloka Meaning Structured Notes
Verse
yānti deva-vratā devān pitṝn yānti pitṛ-vratāḥ
bhūtāni yānti bhūtejyā yānti mad-yājino ’pi mām
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Sanskrit | English Meaning |
|---|---|
| yānti | go, attain |
| deva-vratāḥ | worshipers of demigods |
| devān | the demigods |
| pitṝn | forefathers |
| yānti | go |
| pitṛ-vratāḥ | worshipers of forefathers |
| bhūtāni | ghosts, spirits |
| yānti | go |
| bhūta-ijyāḥ | worshipers of spirits |
| yānti | go |
| mad-yājinaḥ | worshipers of Me |
| api | also |
| mām | unto Me |
Translation
“Those who worship the demigods will take birth among the demigods; those who worship the ancestors go to the ancestors; those who worship ghosts and spirits will take birth among such beings; and those who worship Me will live with Me.”
Aim
To recognize that the destination of the soul depends on whom one worships, with devotion to Sri Krishna granting eternal association with Him.
Objectives
1. To reflect on the destinations gained by demigod worshipers.
2. To understand the result of worshiping ancestors.
3. To examine the outcome of worshiping spirits and lower beings.
4. To recognize the destiny of Sri Krishna’s devotees.
5. To compare temporary destinations with the eternal one.
Application in Life
1. Choose the right goal: Direct worship to Sri Krishna, for only He grants eternal life with Him.
2. Avoid degraded worship: Do not engage in practices that lead to lower realms. Choose pure bhakti to uplift the soul.
3. Seek eternal association: Focus on devotion to Sri Krishna, which assures eternal life in His presence.
Simple Take AwayThe destination of the soul depends on worship. Demigod, ancestor, and spirit worship lead to temporary or degraded results, while devotion to Sri Krishna ensures eternal life with Him.
