Translation
The Bhagavat said, "Those who, causing their mind to enter into Me well, remain permanently attached to Me, and are endowed with an extraordinary faith, worship Me—they are considered by Me to be the best among the masters of Yoga."
Verse 12.2
From भक्तियोग
The Yoga of Devotion
॥ Sanskrit Text ॥
श्री भगवानुवाचमय्यावेश्य मनो ये मां नित्ययुक्ता उपासते।श्रद्धया परयोपेतास्ते मे युक्ततमा मताः।।12.2।।
śhrī-bhagavān uvācha mayy āveśhya mano ye māṁ nitya-yuktā upāsate śhraddhayā parayopetās te me yuktatamā matāḥ
हिंदी अनुवाद
।।12.2।।मेरेमें मनको लगाकर नित्य-निरन्तर मेरेमें लगे हुए जो भक्त परम श्रद्धासे युक्त होकर मेरी उपासना करते हैं, वे मेरे मतमें सर्वश्रेष्ठ योगी हैं।
Word-by-Word Meaning
śhrī-bhagavān uvācha—the Blessed Lord said; mayi—on me; āveśhya—fix; manaḥ—the mind; ye—those; mām—me; nitya yuktāḥ—always engaged; upāsate—worship; śhraddhayā—with faith; parayā—best; upetāḥ—endowed; te—they; me—by me; yukta-tamāḥ—situated highest in Yog; matāḥ—I consider
Application in Daily Life
Meditation Practice
Contemplate this verse during your morning meditation. Reflect on how its teachings apply to your current life situation and challenges.
Professional Life
Apply the wisdom of Bhakti Yoga to your work by focusing on your duties without excessive attachment to outcomes.
Relationships
Use these teachings to cultivate patience, understanding, and equanimity in your relationships with family and friends.
Chapter Context
Chapter 12: Bhakti Yoga (भक्तियोग) contains 20 verses and focuses on the yoga of devotion.
This verse appears in the beginning of the chapter, establishing the core concepts of this yoga.
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