Srimad Bhagavad Gita -Ramanujacharya 402

Srimad Bhagavad Gita -Ramanujacharya

Chapter-12 Bhakti Darśana Yogaḥ

Commentary The general (abstract) absence of hate etc., towards foes and friends has already been taught in the verse beginning with, ‘He who never hates any being’ . What is now stressed is that specific equanimity which is to be practiced when such friends and enemies are actually present before one. One who has no ‘home’, refers to freedom from attachment to home and possessions. He possesses steadiness of mind with regard to the Ātman — because of this he is also balanced even in honour and dishonour. Emphasising the superiority of Bhakti-Niṣṭha (devotion) over Ātma-Niṣṭha (gnosis), Sri Krishna now concludes in accordance with what is stated at the beginning of this chapter. ye tu dharmyāmṛtam idaṃ yathoktaṃ paryupāsate | śraddha-dhānāḥ mat-paramā bhaktāste’tīva me priyāḥ || 20 || 20. But those devotees who adopt this ambrosial virtuous conduct (dharma) as taught above, who are full of faith and who regard Me as the Supreme — they are exceedingly dear to Me.