Chapter 12, Verse 20
ये तु धर्म्यामृतमिदं यथोक्तं पर्युपासते | श्रद्दधाना मत्परमा भक्तास्तेऽतीव मे प्रिया: ॥20॥
ye tu dharmyāmṛtam idaṁ yathoktaṁ paryupāsate | śraddadhānā mat-paramā bhaktās te ’tīva me priyāḥ
"But those devotees who adopt Me as the supreme Goal, and with faith seek for this nectar of virtue as stated above, they are exceedingly dear to Me."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 12.20 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 12.20 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
In this concluding verse of Chapter 12, Krishna synthesizes the path of Bhakti Yoga. He refers to the virtues previously described (verses 13-19) as 'Dharmyamritam'—the nectar of immortal virtue. He emphasizes three key pillars for the seeker: Shraddha (absolute faith), Mat-parama (taking the Divine as the ultimate goal), and Paryupasate (dedicated practice). Krishna confirms that while all seekers are good, those who embody these virtues with devotion are 'Ativa' (exceedingly) dear to Him, marking the path of love as the most direct route to the Divine.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 12.20?
But those devotees who adopt Me as the supreme Goal, and with faith seek for this nectar of virtue as stated above, they are exceedingly dear to Me.