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Chapter 7 • Verse 22
The Yoga of Knowledge and Wisdom
MEANING & CONTEXT
Krishna describes how those who worship other gods obtain their desires. 'Sa tayā śraddhayā yuktas tasyārādhanam īhate'—endowed with that faith, the devotee engages in worship of that deity. 'Labhate ca tataḥ kāmān mayaiva vihitān hi tān'—obtains the objects of desire, as ordained by Me. This verse shows that Krishna is the source of all fulfillment—even when people worship other gods, it's Krishna who grants their desires. The desires are fulfilled, but they're material and temporary. This connects to verse 7.21's teaching about Krishna granting faith and prepares for verse 7.23 where Krishna will describe where they ultimately go.
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How this ancient wisdom applies to your daily life
Key Takeaway
You see people worshipping various deities and obtaining their desires. You think: 'How does this work? Who grants their desires?' This verse addresses that question. Krishna says: endowed with that faith, the devotee engages in worship and obtains the objects of desire, as ordained by Me. Krishna is the source of all fulfillment—even when people worship other gods, it's Krishna who grants their desires. The desires are fulfilled, but they're material and temporary. Understanding this helps you see that all fulfillment comes from Krishna, even when it's obtained through worshipping other sources.
Personal Reflection
Do you see Krishna as the source of all fulfillment, even when people worship other gods? Do you recognize that material desires are fulfilled, but they're temporary?
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