Ever-content, steady in meditation, self-controlled, and possessed of firm conviction, with mind and intellect fixed on Me—such a devotee is dear to Me.
The steadfast devotee is portrayed as self-controlled, unwavering, and content. This commentary elaborates on how such qualities naturally arise from consistent focus on the divine.
He by whom the world is not agitated, and who cannot be agitated by the world, who is free from joy, envy, fear, and anxiety—he is dear to Me.
Krishna describes a devotee who neither disturbs nor is disturbed by the world. This commentary links such equanimity to detachment from worldly reactions, paving the way for inner peace.
He who is free from desires, pure, skillful, impartial, free from worries, renounces all undertakings—such a devotee is dear to Me.
The self-sufficient devotee renounces ego and initiates no action for selfish gains. This commentary focuses on the purity of such a devotee’s motives, showcasing spiritual independence.
He who neither rejoices, hates, grieves, nor desires, renouncing both good and evil, full of devotion—he is dear to Me.
Krishna highlights the absence of attachment to dualities like joy and sorrow. This commentary deepens the understanding of equanimity as a natural outcome of self-realization and devotion.
He who is the same to friend and foe, and in honor and dishonor, in heat and cold, in pleasure and pain, and who is free from attachment,
The balanced devotee transcends external dualities, such as honor and dishonor. This commentary underscores how detachment from societal opinions leads to unwavering focus on the divine.
He who is indifferent to praise and censure, silent, content with anything, homeless, of a steady mind, full of devotion—he is dear to Me.
The devotee’s indifference to material possessions and praise reflects profound stability. This commentary connects such detachment to a higher sense of freedom and alignment with spiritual values.
But those who revere this nectar of sacred wisdom as I have declared, full of faith, and regarding Me as their supreme goal, are exceedingly dear to Me.
Krishna concludes by extolling those who revere sacred teachings and integrate them into their lives. This commentary emphasizes the transformative power of faith and how it deepens the bond with the divine.