He who with supreme devotion to Me will teach this supreme secret to My devotees, shall doubtless come to Me.
Those who share divine wisdom with devotees perform the highest service. This elevation of spiritual teaching above all other activities reveals how the transmission of liberating knowledge creates an unbroken lineage of enlightenment, extending the benefits of wisdom beyond individual liberation.
Nor is there any among men who does dearer service to Me, nor shall there be another on earth dearer to Me than he.
Krishna expresses his special love for those who share his teachings, revealing the divine preference for those who help others spiritually. This establishes teaching as a form of devotion, showing how sharing wisdom becomes an expression of love for both God and humanity.
And he who shall study this sacred dialogue of ours, by him I shall have been worshipped through the sacrifice of knowledge; such is My conviction.
The study of the Gita itself becomes a spiritual practice, transforming intellectual engagement with the text into a form of worship. This elevates sacred study from mere information-gathering to transformative communion, explaining why contemplation of wisdom texts forms an essential spiritual discipline.
The man also who hears this, full of faith and free from malice, he too, liberated, shall attain to the happy worlds of those of righteous deeds.
Even attentive listening with faith brings spiritual merit, making wisdom accessible even to those without philosophical training. This democratic approach to spirituality shows how sincere receptivity matters more than intellectual sophistication, opening the path of knowledge to all sincere seekers.
Has this been heard by you, O Partha, with one-pointed mind? Has your delusion caused by ignorance been destroyed, O Dhananjaya?
Krishna concludes his teaching by checking Arjuna's understanding, emphasizing that mere hearing isn't enough—the teaching must dispel confusion and enable right action. This shows how spiritual wisdom isn't abstract theory but practical guidance meant to transform behavior.
Arjuna said: My delusion is destroyed, and I have gained my memory through Your grace, O Achyuta. I am firm; my doubts are gone. I will do according to Your word.
Arjuna's response shows the successful completion of Krishna's teaching—confusion dispelled, clarity restored, and determination established. This transformation from doubt to certainty, from paralysis to readiness for action, demonstrates the practical power of spiritual wisdom.
Sanjaya said: Thus have I heard this wonderful dialogue between Vasudeva and the high-souled Partha, causing my hair to stand on end.
Sanjaya's commentary returns the narrative to the outer frame, reminding us that this timeless teaching occurred within a specific historical context. His wonder at the dialogue emphasizes its extraordinary nature, validating the profound impact such wisdom has even on one who hears it secondhand.