SYNONYMS:

sah–the same ancient; eva–certainly; ayam–this; maya–by Me; te–unto you; adya–today; yogah–the science of yoga; proktah–spoken; puratanah–very old; bhaktah–devotee; asi–you are; me–My; sakha–friend; ca–also; iti–therefore; rahasyam–mystery; hi–certainly; etat–this; uttamam–transcendental.

TRANSLATION:

That very ancient science of the relationship with the Supreme is today told by Me to you because you are My devotee as well as My friend; therefore you can understand the transcendental mystery of this science.