The Bhagavad Gita by Eknath Easwaran

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themselves from evil and attain the vast heaven
of the gods, where they enjoy celestial pleasures.
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When they have enjoyed these fully, their merit
is exhausted and they return to this land of death.
Thus observing Vedic rituals but caught in an
endless chain of desires, they come and go.
22
Those who worship me and meditate on
me constantly, without any other thought
– I will provide for all their needs.
23
Those who worship other gods with faith and
devotion also worship me, Arjuna, even if they do
not observe the usual forms. 24 I am the object of all
worship, its enjoyer and Lord. But those who fail to
realize my true nature must be reborn. 25 Those who
worship the devas will go to the realm of the devas;
those who worship their ancestors will be united with
them after death. Those who worship phantoms will
become phantoms; but my devotees will come to me.
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Whatever I am offered in devotion with a pure heart
– a leaf, a flower, fruit, or water – I partake of that love
offering. 27 Whatever you do, make it an offering to me
– the food you eat, the sacrifices you make, the help
you give, even your suffering. 28 In this way you will be
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