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Chapter 9 • Verse 14
The Yoga of Royal Knowledge and Royal Secret
MEANING & CONTEXT
Krishna describes how devotees worship: 'Satataṁ kīrtayanto māṁ yatantaś ca dṛḍha-vratāḥ'—always (satatam) chanting (kīrtayantaḥ) My glories (mām), and (ca) striving (yatantaḥ) with firm vows (dṛḍha-vratāḥ). 'Namasyantaś ca māṁ bhaktyā nitya-yuktā upāsate'—and (ca) prostrating (namasyantaḥ) before Me (mām) with devotion (bhaktyā), they constantly worship (nitya-yuktāḥ upāsate) Me. This is the practice of devotion: constantly chanting, striving with firm vows, prostrating with devotion. Devotees are constantly engaged—they don't stop worshiping. They chant glories, they strive with determination, they prostrate with devotion. This is the path of constant worship—always engaged, never stopping. This is the nature of devotion: constant engagement with the Supreme.
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How this ancient wisdom applies to your daily life
Key Takeaway
Devotees constantly worship—they chant glories, strive with firm vows, prostrate with devotion, and are constantly engaged. They don't stop worshiping—they're always engaged. This is the practice of devotion: constant worship, never stopping. This is the nature of devotion: constant engagement with the Supreme. Understanding this transforms your perspective: you're not worshiping occasionally—you're worshiping constantly. Devotion is constant engagement—always chanting, striving, prostrating, worshiping. This is the path of constant worship—always engaged, never stopping.
Personal Reflection
Are you constantly worshiping, or are you worshiping occasionally? Do you chant glories, strive with firm vows, prostrate with devotion, or are you worshiping sporadically? What is the difference between constant worship and occasional worship?
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