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Bhagavad Gita 12.9
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Sanskrit
अथ चित्तं समाधातुं न शक्नोषि मयि स्थिरम्।अभ्यासयोगेन ततो मामिच्छाप्तुं धनञ्जय
Transliteration
atha chittaṁ samādhātuṁ na śhaknoṣhi mayi sthiram
abhyāsa-yogena tato mām ichchhāptuṁ dhanañjaya
abhyāsa-yogena tato mām ichchhāptuṁ dhanañjaya
Synonyms
abhyāse: in practice;
api: even if;
asamarthaḥ: unable;
asi: you are;
mat: karma — My work;
paramaḥ: dedicated to;
bhava: become;
mat: artham — for My sake;
api: even;
karmāṇi: work;
kurvan: performing;
siddhim: perfection;
avāpsyasi: you will achieve .;
English Meaning
If you cannot practice the regulations of bhakti-yoga, then just try to work for Me, because by working for Me you will come to the perfect stage.
Life Theme
Devotion in Daily Life
Life Application
Showing kindness, humility, and sincerity in everyday actions.