Chapter 9, Verse 13
महात्मानस्तु मां पार्थ दैवीं प्रकृतिमाश्रिता: | भजन्त्यनन्यमनसो ज्ञात्वा भूतादिमव्ययम् ॥13॥
mahātmānas tu māṁ pārtha daivīm prakṛtim āśritāḥ |
bhajanty ananya-manaso jñātvā bhūtādim avyayam || 13 ||
"O son of Prtha, the great souls (Mahatmas), however, situated in the divine nature, worship Me with undivided mind, knowing Me as the imperishable source of all beings."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 9.13 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 9.13 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
Shree Krishna contrasts the 'deluded' mentioned in the previous verse with the 'Mahatmas' (great souls). These souls have transcended the influence of the lower material energy (Maya) and have taken shelter in the higher divine energy (Yogmaya/Daivi Prakrti). Being enlightened, they recognize the Supreme as the eternal, unchanging source of everything and thus engage in 'Ananya-bhakti'—devotion that is not fragmented or distracted by worldly desires.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 9.13?
O son of Prtha, the great souls (Mahatmas), however, situated in the divine nature, worship Me with undivided mind, knowing Me as the imperishable source of all beings.