श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता 9.13 — महात्मानस्तु मां पार्थ — Benefits & How to Chant
श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता 9.13 — महात्मानस्तु मां पार्थ
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता 9.13 — महात्मानस्तु मां पार्थ
Describes the qualities of a mahatma
a truly great soul
Inspires undivided, single-minded devotion (ananya bhakti) to the Divine
Unites knowledge (jnana) of God as the imperishable source with loving worship
Encourages taking shelter in the divine nature (daivi prakriti)
Cultivates steadiness of mind fixed exclusively on the Lord
A beloved verse for deepening bhakti and surrender
How to Chant श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता 9.13 — महात्मानस्तु मां पार्थ
Instructions
Chant the verse with devotion, contemplating Krishna as the imperishable origin of all beings (bhūtādim avyayam). Aspire to the 'ananya-manas' it describes — a mind that does not wander to other objects but rests lovingly and exclusively on the Lord. Let each repetition draw the heart toward single-pointed devotion.
Spiritual Significance
Devotional tradition holds that the great souls praised in this verse, by their undivided love, come fully under the Lord's protection; their example has inspired countless saints to fix the mind on the imperishable Divine alone.
Origin & History
Source: Bhagavad Gita Chapter 9, Verse 13
Author: Bhagavan Sri Krishna (as recorded by Maharishi Veda Vyasa)
The ninth chapter, called the most confidential knowledge (Raja Vidya), unfolds Krishna's supreme nature and the glory of devotion to Him. Having described how the foolish deride the Lord in human form, Krishna turns with affection to the mahatmas who recognise His true greatness and worship Him with undivided hearts. This verse stands as one of the Gita's defining portraits of the great devotee.