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Bhagavad Gita 9.26
What matters is the love behind an offering, not its size. A small, sincere gesture is enough.
Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 9, Verse 26
पत्रं पुष्पं फलं तोयं यो मे भक्त्या प्रयच्छति।
तदहं भक्त्युपहृतमश्नामि प्रयतात्मनः॥
patraṁ puṣpaṁ phalaṁ toyaṁ yo me bhaktyā prayacchati
tad ahaṁ bhakty-upahṛtam aśnāmi prayatātmanaḥ
Translation
Whoever offers me with love a leaf, a flower, a fruit or a little water — that offering of love from a sincere heart, I accept.
हिन्दी भावार्थ
जो कोई प्रेम से मुझे पत्ता, फूल, फल या जल अर्पित करता है, उस शुद्ध मन वाले भक्त की प्रेमपूर्वक दी गई भेंट को मैं स्वीकार करता हूँ।
In simple words Interpretation
What matters is the love behind an offering, not its size. A small, sincere gesture is enough.
Context
Krishna emphasises that devotion is about sincerity, not grandeur.
When this may help
When you feel you have nothing impressive to offer, or want to practise simple gratitude.
Reflection question
What small thing could you offer today, simply with love?
A small practice
Offer something small today — a flower, a glass of water, a kind word — with full attention.
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