Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 9: The Royal Knowledge and Royal Secret

Bhagavad Gita 9.2

rājavidyā rājaguhyaṃ pavitramidamuttamam | pratyakṣāvagamaṃ dharmyaṃ susukhaṃ kartumavyayam ||

This is the king of knowledge and the king of secrets, the supreme purifier. It can be experienced directly, it is in keeping with dharma, it is very easy to practise, and it never perishes.

Modern context

Six qualities are claimed for this teaching, and two stand out. It can be known directly, by experience, and not only taken on someone's word. And it is 'very easy to practise'. After the demanding discipline of chapter 6, this is a relief. The teaching of this chapter is devotion, and love does not require special skill or strength. Anyone who can love can begin.