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Chapter 7 • Verse 21
The Yoga of Knowledge and Wisdom
MEANING & CONTEXT
Krishna reveals that He grants faith to those who worship other gods. 'Yo yo yāṁ yāṁ tanuṁ bhaktaḥ śraddhayārcitum icchati'—whatever form a devotee seeks to worship with faith. 'Tasya tasyācalāṁ śraddhāṁ tām eva vidadhāmy aham'—I grant firm faith to that devotee in that form. This verse shows that Krishna is the source of all faith—even faith in other gods comes from Krishna. He grants steady faith to those who worship other deities, enabling them to worship with conviction. This connects to verse 7.20's description of those who worship other gods and prepares for verse 7.22 where Krishna will describe how they obtain their desires.
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How this ancient wisdom applies to your daily life
Key Takeaway
You see people with strong faith in various deities, paths, or beliefs. You think: 'Where does their faith come from? Is it valid?' This verse addresses that question. Krishna says: whatever form a devotee seeks to worship with faith, I grant firm faith to that devotee in that form. Krishna is the source of all faith—even faith in other gods comes from Krishna. Understanding this helps you see that all faith comes from the same source, even when it's directed toward different objects.
Personal Reflection
Do you see Krishna as the source of all faith, even faith in other gods or paths? Do you recognize that faith itself is a gift from Krishna, regardless of where it's directed?
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