Chapter 12

Shloka 12.20 “Those who follow this immortal dharma, with faith, making Me their goal, full of devotion, are exceedingly dear to Me.” Key Teaching: Krishna cherishes devotees who follow dharma with faith and devotion. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Bhakti Yoga. Description: Krishna declares that those who follow this immortal dharma with faith, making him their goal, […]

Shloka 12.19 “He who is silent, content with anything, homeless, steadyminded, full of devotion, such a one is dear to Me.” Key Teaching: Krishna cherishes the silent, content, and devoted devotee. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Bhakti Yoga. Description: Krishna describes a devotee who is silent, content with anything, homeless, steadyminded, and full of devotion as dear

Shloka 12.18 “He who is the same to foe and friend, in honor and dishonor, in cold and heat, pleasure and pain, free from attachment,” Key Teaching: Krishna cherishes the devotee who is equalminded and unattached. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Bhakti Yoga. Description: Krishna describes a devotee who is the same to foe and friend, in

Shloka 12.17 “He who neither rejoices nor hates, neither grieves nor strives, renouncing good and evil, full of devotion, is dear to Me.” Key Teaching: Krishna cherishes the devotee who is detached and devoted. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Bhakti Yoga. Description: Krishna describes a devotee who neither rejoices nor hates, neither grieves nor strives, renounces good

Shloka 12.16 “He who is free from dependence, pure, skilled, untroubled, free from all undertakings, devoted to Me, is dear to Me.” Key Teaching: Krishna cherishes the independent, pure, and devoted devotee. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Bhakti Yoga. Description: Krishna describes a devotee who is free from dependence, pure, skilled, untroubled, free from undertakings, and devoted

Shloka 12.15 “He by whom the world is not disturbed, who is not disturbed by the world, free from joy, envy, fear, and anxiety, is dear to Me.” Key Teaching: Krishna cherishes the devotee who is undisturbed and free from emotions. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Bhakti Yoga. Description: Krishna describes a devotee who neither disturbs the

Shloka 12.14 “Ever content, steady in meditation, selfcontrolled, resolute, with mind and intellect fixed on Me, such a devotee is dear to Me.” Key Teaching: Krishna cherishes the content, selfcontrolled devotee fixed on him. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Bhakti Yoga. Description: Krishna describes a devotee who is ever content, steady in meditation, selfcontrolled, resolute, with mind

Shloka 12.13 “He who hates no being, who is friendly and compassionate, free from attachment and ego, balanced in pleasure and pain, and forgiving,” Key Teaching: Krishna describes the devotee as nonhating, compassionate, and balanced. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Bhakti Yoga. Description: Krishna describes a devotee as one who hates no being, is friendly, compassionate, free

Shloka 12.12 “Knowledge is better than practice; meditation is better than knowledge; renunciation of action’s fruits is better than meditation, for peace follows renunciation.” Key Teaching: Renunciation of action’s fruits surpasses practice, knowledge, and meditation, leading to peace. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga. Description: Krishna states that knowledge is better than practice, meditation

Shloka 12.11 “If you are unable to do even this, then, taking refuge in Me, renounce the fruits of all actions with selfcontrol.” Key Teaching: If unable to practice disciplined devotion, renounce action’s fruits with selfcontrol. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga. Description: Krishna advises that if Arjuna cannot practice disciplined devotion, he should