Ishtan bhogan hi vo deva dasyante yajna-bhavitah, tair dattan apradayaibhyo yo bhunkte stena eva sah
Nourished by sacrifice, the gods will grant you all the enjoyments you desire. But one who enjoys their gifts without offering anything back to them is indeed a thief.
- •Receiving without giving is a form of theft
- •Gratitude must be expressed through offering and service
- •Taking from the world obligates us to give back
Ye yatha mam prapadyante tams tathaiva bhajamy aham, mama vartmanuvartante manushyah partha sarvashah
In whatever way people surrender unto Me, I reciprocate accordingly. Everyone follows My path, knowingly or unknowingly, O son of Pritha.
- •God responds to all approaches
- •Divine reciprocity with devotees
- •All paths ultimately lead to the same source
Samo 'ham sarva-bhuteshu na me dveshyo 'sti na priyah, ye bhajanti tu mam bhaktya mayi te teshu chapy aham
I am equal to all beings; none is hateful or dear to Me. But those who worship Me with devotion are in Me, and I am in them.
- •God's impartial love for all
- •Devotion creates intimacy
- •We find God when we seek Him