Srimad Bhagavad Gita Shloka 8.14

“For one who always remembers Me, O Arjuna, undistracted, devoted daily, I am easy to attain through yoga.”
Key Teaching: Constant devotion to Krishna makes him easy to attain.
Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Akshara Brahma Yoga.
Description:
Krishna teaches that one who always remembers him, undistracted and devoted daily, easily attains him through yoga. This verse, building on 8.13, addresses Arjuna’s need for a practical path to liberation (2.9). The themes of guidance, as Krishna instructs, dharma, as he clarifies devoted practice, and Akshara Brahma Yoga, as he emphasizes easy attainment, are central.

In the Mahabharata, Arjuna’s wavering focus (1.28–46) hinders his duty. Krishna’s teaching contrasts with Duryodhana’s lack of devotion (1.3–11), urging Arjuna to practice constant remembrance for his Kshatriya duty, aligning with Karma Yoga (2.47, 8.7). Devotion simplifies liberation.

Philosophically, this verse addresses the human challenge of sustained focus, a theme Krishna refines with teachings on devotion (8.7–8). Arjuna’s reluctance complicates his dharma, necessitating Krishna’s guidance to maintain daily devotion. The theme of Akshara Brahma Yoga underscores the Gita’s focus on accessible liberation through devotion.

Sanjaya’s narration frames Krishna’s teaching objectively, emphasizing its practical clarity. This verse serves as a metaphor for life’s distractions, where devotion ensures easy attainment. Krishna’s teaching prepares readers for performing duty with constant devotion, aligning with liberation.