Chapter 9 Verse 2
Rāja Vidyā Yog
राजविद्या राजगुह्यं पवित्रमिदमुत्तमम्। प्रत्यक्षावगमं धर्म्यं सुसुखं कर्तुमव्ययम्।।9.2।।
rāja-vidyā rāja-guhyaṁ pavitram idam uttamam pratyakṣhāvagamaṁ dharmyaṁ su-sukhaṁ kartum avyayam
Word Meanings
| rāja-vidyā | the king of sciences |
| rāja-guhyam | the most profound secret |
| pavitram | pure |
| idam | this |
| uttamam | highest |
| pratyakṣha | directly perceptible |
| avagamam | directly realizable |
| dharmyam | virtuous |
| su-sukham | easy |
| kartum | to practice |
| avyayam | everlasting |
Translation
This is the royal science, the royal secret, the supreme purifier, realizable by direct intuitive knowledge, according to righteousness, very easy to perform and imperishable.
Philosophical Significance
Core Meaning
Krishna calls this teaching the highest wisdom and the deepest secret. It points to a truth that cleans the heart and mind, freeing us from selfishness and fear.
This knowledge is not just book learning. It can be realized directly by a sincere heart and right living. It is described as pure, simple to practice, and everlasting.
Because it is both practical and spiritual, anyone who lives honestly and opens inwardly can experience its power. The focus is on inner realization and steady, good action rather than complicated rituals.
Life Application
- Spend a few minutes daily in quiet reflection or prayer, aiming for inner sincerity rather than perfect form.
- Let simple honesty and kindness guide your choices; small ethical acts are a living practice of this wisdom.
- Choose inner experience over outward show: focus on changing your heart more than collecting spiritual facts.
Reflection Question
Am I seeking spiritual truth through honest inner practice and right action, or only through words and rituals?