Verse 7.21 : Jnana Vijnana Yoga "Self-Realization"
Verse 21 of 30
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The Translation
“Whichever form a devotee desires to worship with faith, I make that faith of theirs steady and unwavering.”
Commentary & Insights
Krishna explains His tolerance and support, stating that whatever form of deity a devotee chooses to worship, He stabilizes their faith in that form.
Practical Application
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Respect someone else's belief system or way of thinking today, choosing to support their sincerity rather than criticizing their form.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- How does this verse show the non-dogmatic nature of the Bhagavad Gita? How can we respect the diverse spiritual paths of others while maintaining our own focus?
- If faith itself is a gift from the Supreme, how does that highlight the importance of humility in our spiritual beliefs?
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7.21
यो यो यां यां तनुं भक्तः श्रद्धयार्चितुमिच्छति
All deities are forms of the one Supreme Lord. The Lord, residing as the inner witness (Antaryami) in the heart of the devotee, detects their sincerity and strengthens their faith in that specific form, because all paths eventually belong to Him.