Bhagavad Gita Chapter 9 Verse 30 (9.30)
Reflective Prompt:
When someone makes mistakes or goes astray but sincerely decides to turn their life around, how do you view their potential?
- ▪ Option 1: With doubt, assuming their past actions define who they will always be.
- ▪ Option 2: With faith, believing that sincere commitment can quickly transform their path.
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 9 Verse 30 (9.30)
अपि चेत्सुदुराचारो भजते मामनन्यभाक् । साधुरेव स मन्तव्यः सम्यग्व्यवसितो हि सः | | ९-३० | |
api chetsudurāchāro bhajate māmananyabhāk sādhureva sa mantavyaḥ samyagvyavasito hi saḥ
Word-by-word guide:
Line 1:
- अपि
(api)— भले ही(even if) - चेत्
(chet)— यदि(if) - सु-दुराचारः
(su-duracharah)— अत्यंत दुराचारी(of very bad conduct) - भजते
(bhajate)— भजता है(worships) - माम्
(mam)— मुझे(Me) - अनन्य-भाक्
(ananya-bhak)— अनन्य भक्त होकर(with undivided devotion)
Line 2:
- साधुः
(sadhuh)— साधु(righteous) - एव
(eva)— ही(indeed) - सः
(sah)— वह(that person) - मन्तव्यः
(mantavyah)— मानना चाहिए(should be regarded) - सः
(sah)— वह(that person) -
mjoined in samyagvyavasito - यः
(yah)— जो(who) -
gjoined in samyagvyavasito - व्यवसितः
(vyavasitah)— संकल्पित(resolved) - हि
(hi)— क्योंकि(because) - सः
(sah)— वह(he)
English: Even the most sinful, if he worship Me with his whole heart, will be considered righteous, for he is treading the right path.
Learnings from Shloka 30:
- Power of Intent:: A sincere change of heart and direction can immediately transform a person's spiritual status.
- No Final Condemnation:: The path to redemption is always open to anyone, regardless of their past mistakes.
Gita/Sanskrit Language Quiz
Practice this shloka vocabularyMatch Sanskrit words from shloka 9.30 with their Hindi and English meanings.
Practice vocabulary
Even if a person of extremely bad conduct resolves to worship the Supreme with exclusive devotion, they must be regarded as righteous, for they have made the correct resolution.