BG 9.30-31

Certainly! Here’s Bhagavad Gita Chapter 9, Verse 30:

Sanskrit (BG 9.30):

अपि चेत्सुदुराचारो भजते मामनन्यभाक् ।

साधुरेव स मन्तव्यः सम्यग्व्यवसितो हि सः ॥

Transliteration:

api cet su-durācāro bhajate mām ananya-bhāk

sādhur eva sa mantavyaḥ samyag vyavasito hi saḥ

Translation (by meaning):

“Even if the most sinful person worships Me with undivided devotion, he must be regarded as righteous, for he has made the proper resolve.”

Interpretation:

Krishna tells Arjuna that devotion has the power to transform even the most fallen soul. If someone, no matter how sinful, turns to God with single-minded devotion, then that person is considered righteous, because their intention and resolve are now rightly placed. It’s a message of grace, transformation, and redemption.

This verse highlights:

• The power of sincere devotion.
• That past wrongs don’t define one’s spiritual worth.
• God values intention and sincerity over history or appearances.

Let me know if you’d like the next verse (9.31), which completes the thought beautifully.

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Absolutely — here is Bhagavad Gita Chapter 9, Verse 31, which completes and deepens the message from verse 30:

Sanskrit (BG 9.31):

क्षिप्रं भवति धर्मात्मा शश्वच्छान्तिं निगच्छति ।

कौन्तेय प्रतिजानीहि न मे भक्तः प्रणश्यति ॥

Transliteration:

kṣipraṁ bhavati dharmātmā śaśvac-chāntiṁ nigacchati

kaunteya pratijānīhi na me bhaktaḥ praṇaśyati

Translation (by meaning):

“He quickly becomes righteous and attains lasting peace. O son of Kunti, declare it boldly: My devotee never perishes.”

Interpretation:

Krishna assures Arjuna (and all of us) that:

• Even the most sinful person, once truly devoted, soon becomes virtuous.
• That transformation leads to lasting peace.
• And Krishna boldly promises: “My devotee is never lost.”

This verse reinforces the supreme value of bhakti (devotion) over past deeds. It reflects the compassionate and inclusive nature of the Divine, where redemption is always available to the sincere heart.

Would you like a short poetic or philosophical summary of 9.30–31 together?