Chapter 6, Verse 47
योगिनामपि सर्वेषां मद्गतेनान्तरात्मना | श्रद्धावान्भजते यो मां स मे युक्ततमो मत: ॥
yoginām api sarveṣāṁ mad-gatenāntar-ātmanā | śhraddhāvān bhajate yo māṁ sa me yuktatamo mataḥ
"Even among all the yogis, he who adores Me with his mind fixed on Me and with faith, he is considered by Me to be the best of the yogis."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 6.47 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 6.47 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
This concluding verse of Chapter 6 establishes Bhakti (devotion) as the pinnacle of all yogic paths. While Karma, Jnana, and Ashtanga yoga are valid paths to the Divine, the Yogi who integrates 'Shraddha' (faith) and 'Bhaj' (loving service) with an internal consciousness absorbed in Krishna is declared 'Yuktatamah'—the most closely united or the highest. The use of 'bhajate' implies more than just worship; it suggests a participatory relationship of love and service, moving from mere self-realization to God-realization.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 6.47?
Even among all the yogis, he who adores Me with his mind fixed on Me and with faith, he is considered by Me to be the best of the yogis.