Chapter 9 • Verse 12

Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga

The Yoga of Royal Knowledge and Royal Secret

Sanskrit Verse

Moghasah mogha-karmano mogha-jnana vicetasah, rakshasim asurim caiva prakritim mohinim shritah

Translation & Meaning

Those who are bewildered are possessed of vain hopes, vain actions, and vain knowledge. They harbour a deluding nature that is demoniac and godless. Such persons, lacking genuine wisdom and devotion, pursue goals that lead only to frustration because they are built on illusion.

Key Teachings

  • Actions and knowledge without God-consciousness are ultimately fruitless
  • A demoniac nature is characterised by delusion and false pride
  • True purpose requires alignment with the divine

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