Chapter 9, Verse 9
न च मां तानि कर्माणि निबध्नन्ति धनञ्जय | उदासीनवदासीनमसक्तं तेषु कर्मसु ॥
na ca māṁ tāni karmāṇi nibadhnanti dhanañjaya | udāsīnavadāsīnamasaktaṁ teṣu karmasu ||
"O Dhananjaya (Arjuna), nor do those actions bind Me, remaining (as I do) like one unconcerned with, and unattached to, those actions."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 9.9 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 9.9 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
Lord Krishna explains the concept of Divine Neutrality. Despite being the catalyst for the entire creation, maintenance, and destruction of the universe, He remains unaffected by these cosmic activities. He is 'Udāsīna'—like a neutral observer who sits apart from the results. This verse teaches that bondage is not caused by the action itself, but by the attachment and identification with the results of that action. Krishna, being eternally satisfied in Himself (Ātmārām), has no personal motive, thus no karma can bind Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 9.9?
O Dhananjaya (Arjuna), nor do those actions bind Me, remaining (as I do) like one unconcerned with, and unattached to, those actions.