The Teachings of the Bhagavadgita : 10.2. - Swami Krishnananda.
=============================================================== Monday, 18 Sep 2023 07:30. Chapter 10: The One Supreme Absolute Alone Is - 2. =============================================================== Chapter 12: Bhakti Yogam This chapter begins with Arjun asking Shree Krishna about the two types of yogis and among them whom does He consider perfect. Those who worship the formless Brahman or those who are devoted to the personal-form of God. Shree Krishna declares that devotees can attain Him by both paths. However, He considers those who worship His personal-form as the best yogis. In this small chapter of 20 verses, Shree Krishna emphasizes that the path of devotion is the highest among all types of spiritual practices. He then explains to Arjun that it is rather difficult to meditate upon the unmanifest aspect of God. Hence, the path of worshiping the formless is full of tribulations for the embodied souls. On the other hand, the devotees who worship His personal-form dedicate ...