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Bhakti & surrenderChapter 7 · Knowledge of the Absolute
7.167.18

Bhagavad-gītā As It Is · Text 7.17

Types of devotees and mature surrender

तेषां ज्ञानी नित्ययुक्त एकभक्तिर्विशिष्यते ।

प्रियो हि ज्ञानिनोऽत्यर्थमहं स च मम प्रिय: ॥ १७ ॥

teṣāṁ jñānī nitya-yukta

eka-bhaktir viśiṣyate

priyo hi jñānino ’tyartham

ahaṁ sa ca mama priyaḥ

Translation

Of these, the one who is in full knowledge and who is always engaged in pure devotional service is the best. For I am very dear to him, and he is dear to Me.

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Understand it

What this verse is saying, and where it sits in the story.

Knowledge and Pure Devotion

  1. 1The best devotee has full knowledge and always serves the Lord with pure devotion. The Lord and this devotee are very dear to each other.
  2. 2Prabhupāda explains that a fully purified person understands that he is God’s eternal servant, different from his material body.
  3. 3Associate with pure devotees to become free from material desires and develop pure devotion.

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In the story

Chapter 7, Knowledge of the Absolute: types of devotees and mature surrender.

What it teaches

Theme summary

Loving service and surrender to Kṛṣṇa.

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Key ideas in this verse

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Key ideas: bhakti, śaraṇāgati.

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What does BG 7.17 establish in Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport, and how does it connect to bhakti & surrender?

Practice

Offer one act today with devotion.

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Related verses

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BG 7.15Types of devotees and mature surrenderBG 7.16Types of devotees and mature surrenderBG 3.30Offer every action to KrishnaBG 6.47The highest yogi is devoted

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