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Bhakti & surrenderChapter 7 · Knowledge of the Absolute
7.177.19

Bhagavad-gītā As It Is · Text 7.18

Types of devotees and mature surrender

उदारा: सर्व एवैते ज्ञानी त्वात्मैव मे मतम् ।

आस्थित: स हि युक्तात्मा मामेवानुत्तमां गतिम् ॥ १८ ॥

udārāḥ sarva evaite

jñānī tv ātmaiva me matam

āsthitaḥ sa hi yuktātmā

mām evānuttamāṁ gatim

Translation

All these devotees are undoubtedly magnanimous souls, but he who is situated in knowledge of Me I consider to be just like My own self. Being engaged in My transcendental service, he is sure to attain Me, the highest and most perfect goal.

Read Śrīla Prabhupāda's purport on Vedabase.io
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What this verse is saying, and where it sits in the story.

Dear to the Lord

  1. 1All these devotees are great souls, but the Lord considers one who knows Him like His own self. Through service, this devotee surely attains Him, the highest goal.
  2. 2Prabhupāda explains that all devotees are dear to the Lord, but one whose only purpose is loving service is especially dear to Him.
  3. 3Try to serve the Lord with love and devotion, rather than seeking material benefits.

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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 7.18 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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