Chapter 18 • Verse 67
इदं ते नातपस्काय नाभक्ताय कदाचन। न चाशुश्रूषवे वाच्यं न च मां योऽभ्यसूयति॥
idaṁ te nātapaskāya nābhaktāya kadāchana na chāśhuśhrūṣhave vāchyaṁ na cha māṁ yo 'bhyasūyati
Meaning
This should never be spoken to one without austerity, nor to one who is not devoted, nor to one who does not wish to hear, nor to one who speaks ill of Me.
This teaching should not be shared with: those lacking discipline, the non-devoted, those unwilling to listen, or those who criticize Krishna. Sacred teaching requires receptive hearts.
Strength Reflection
"I share sacred wisdom only with receptive, prepared hearts."
Devotional Surrender
O Lord, let me share Your teaching appropriately with worthy seekers.