Bhagavad Gita Chapter 7 Verse 23 Meaning
Verily, the reward (fruit) that accrues to those men of small intelligence is finite. The worshippers of the gods go to them, whereas My devotees come to Me.
BG 7.23
अन्तवत्तु फलं तेषां तद्भवत्यल्पमेधसाम्। देवान्देवयजो यान्ति मद्भक्ता यान्ति मामपि
antavat tu phalaṁ teṣhāṁ tad bhavatyalpa-medhasām devān deva-yajo yānti mad-bhaktā yānti mām api
Meaning
Verily, the reward (fruit) that accrues to those men of small intelligence is finite. The worshippers of the gods go to them, whereas My devotees come to Me.
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What Does Bhagavad Gita 7.23 Mean?
The Gita addresses divine nature with characteristic directness here. Verily, the reward (fruit) that accrues to those men of small intelligence is finite. Within the broader arc of Chapter 7, this verse builds on Krishna's systematic exposition of Maya. The verse operates on multiple levels. On the surface, it addresses Arjuna's immediate situation. At a deeper level, it articulates a universal principle about Maya that applies to every person navigating the complexities of moral and spiritual life.
In daily practice, this means bringing conscious awareness to moments where divine nature is tested — not as an impossible ideal but as a direction of growth. Each small alignment with this teaching strengthens the capacity for the next.
— Explained by the Nitya Team
What Is the Context of Bhagavad Gita 7.23?
Understanding the nature of the Divine and how everything emanates from the Supreme.
Key themes in this chapter include Divine nature, Material energy, Devotion.
How Can I Apply Bhagavad Gita 7.23 in Daily Life?
- •When you need steadiness while dealing with divine nature
- •When practicing material energy amid uncertainty
- •When applying devotion to real-life choices
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