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 9, Verse 31
Verse 31
The Yoga of Royal Knowledge and Royal Secret
He quickly becomes virtuous and attains lasting peace. O son of Kunti, declare it boldly that My devotee never perishes.
Context & Meaning
The one who turns to the Divine is quickly transformed — dharmic, peaceful, imperishable. And then comes a remarkable instruction: "Declare it boldly, Arjuna." Krishna asks His devotee to become His spokesperson, to proclaim to the world: My devotee never perishes. This is both a promise and a commission.
Scholar Commentaries
1 commentary · Public domainAdi Shankaracharya
AdvaitaNa me bhaktaḥ praṇaśyati — "My devotee never perishes" — is Krishna's most unconditional promise in the Gita. Not "rarely," not "if worthy," but never. The grace of the Divine is absolute for the one who has given themselves to it.