Lord Krishna
Divine TeacherThe Supreme Lord, the charioteer and divine guide of Arjuna. Krishna delivers the eternal wisdom of the Gita, revealing the nature of the soul, duty, and the path to liberation.
Speaking: Chapter 4, Verse 12
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Verse 12
The Yoga of Knowledge and Action
Men in this world desire success in fruitive activities, and therefore they worship the demigods. Quickly, of course, men get results from fruitive work in this world.
Context & Meaning
Those who worship lesser gods for quick material results do receive them — but such results are limited and temporary. Krishna notes this without condemning it, simply pointing to a higher path.