Lord Krishna
Divine TeacherThe Supreme Lord, the charioteer and divine guide of Arjuna. Krishna delivers the eternal wisdom of the Gita, revealing the nature of the soul, duty, and the path to liberation.
Speaking: Chapter 12, Verse 14
Verse 14
The Yoga of Devotion
Ever content, the yogi who is self-controlled, of firm conviction, with mind and intellect dedicated to Me—such a devotee is dear to Me.
Context & Meaning
The verse concludes with the direct declaration: sa me priyaḥ — this one is dear to Me. Contentment (santuṣṭaḥ) is emphasized as perpetual, not occasional. The yogi is self-controlled, firm in conviction, and has offered both mind and intellect to God. This is total surrender — not just action (as in verse 10), not just fruits (as in verse 11), but the very instruments of knowing and willing are dedicated to the Divine. And God calls such a person dear.
Scholar Commentaries
1 commentary · Public domainMadhvacharya
DvaitaSa me priyaḥ — dear to Me. These words from God Himself are among the most intimate in all scripture. God, who needs nothing, who is complete in Himself, nonetheless expresses tenderness and preference. The devotee who has offered mind and intellect to God is returned God's love. This is the relational mystery at the heart of bhakti.