Bhagavad Gita 7.3 · Krishna
One in thousands
मनुष्याणां सहस्रेषु कश्चिद्यतति सिद्धये।
यततामपि सिद्धानां कश्चिन्मां वेत्ति तत्त्वतः॥
manuṣyāṇāṃ sahasreṣu kaścidyatati siddhayeyatatāmapi siddhānāṃ kaścinmāṃ vetti tattvataḥ
Among thousands of people, perhaps one strives for perfection. And among those who strive, perhaps one knows Me in truth.
What it means
Krishna admits a sobering truth. Among thousands of people, few seek perfection. Among those who seek, few truly know him. Not because it's forbidden, but because most of us get busy, distracted, satisfied with less. It's not elitism. It's an honest observation, and an invitation to be the one.
The story
Krishna is telling Arjuna that what he's receiving is rare. Out of all the warriors on this field, only Arjuna has stopped to ask the deepest questions. That's precious.
In your life
Picture a crowd at a concert, most filming on phones, one person with eyes closed, completely immersed. Be that person today, in whatever moment you're in. Really show up.
Be the one who truly seeks.