Lord Krishna

Lord Krishna

Divine Teacher

The 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 7, Verse 18

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Verse 18

The Yoga of Knowledge and Realization

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.

Context & Meaning

All four types of devotees are noble and generous souls. But the jñānī — anchored in unshakeable knowledge of the Divine — is as dear to Krishna as His own Self. Such a devotee, fully united, is certain to reach the Supreme. The closeness between the knower and the Known reaches its pinnacle here.