Chapter 12 Verse 2
Bhakti Yog
श्री भगवानुवाचमय्यावेश्य मनो ये मां नित्ययुक्ता उपासते।श्रद्धया परयोपेतास्ते मे युक्ततमा मताः।।12.2।।
śhrī-bhagavān uvācha mayy āveśhya mano ye māṁ nitya-yuktā upāsate śhraddhayā parayopetās te me yuktatamā matāḥ
Word Meanings
| śhrī-bhagavān uvācha | the Blessed Lord said |
| mayi | on me |
| āveśhya | fix |
| manaḥ | the mind |
| ye | those |
| mām | me |
| nitya yuktāḥ | always engaged |
| upāsate | worship |
| śhraddhayā | with faith |
| parayā | best |
| upetāḥ | endowed |
| te | they |
| me | by me |
| yukta-tamāḥ | situated highest in Yog |
| matāḥ | I consider |
Translation
The Blessed Lord said, "In My opinion, those who fix their minds on Me, worship Me ever steadfastly, and are endowed with supreme faith, are the best in Yoga."
Philosophical Significance
Core Meaning
This verse says that the highest spiritual state comes from fixing the mind on the Divine, worshiping with steady attention, and holding deep faith. "Fixing the mind" means making remembrance and connection your habit, not just a passing thought.
Being "best in Yoga" means being united and steady inside: your thoughts, feelings, and actions align with a higher purpose. Supreme faith gives you courage and calm, so devotion becomes practical strength in life, not just emotion.
The verse points to a simple truth: regular, heartfelt turning toward what is real brings inner balance and makes everyday work sacred.
Life Application
- Begin each day with a short dedication: one sentence or breath that offers your day to a higher purpose.
- Use small reminders (a breath, a phrase, a touchstone) to bring your mind back when you get distracted.
- Treat ordinary tasks as offerings: do them with care and offer the results inwardly, releasing attachment to outcomes.
Reflection Question
How often today did you bring your mind back to what you truly value?