Gita 12.6
Bhakti Yoga
ये तु सर्वाणि कर्माणि मयि संन्यस्य मत्पराः | अनन्येनैव योगेन मां ध्यायन्त उपासते ||६||
ye tu sarvāṇi karmāṇi mayi sannyasya mat-parāḥ | ananyenaiva yogena māṁ dhyāyanta upāsate ||6||
In essence: Those who surrender all actions to Me, who see Me as the supreme goal, who meditate on Me with exclusive devotion—for them I am the swift deliverer.
A conversation between a seeker and guide to help you feel this verse deeply
Sadhak-Guru Dialogue
Sadhak: "How do I surrender all actions to Krishna? I work in an office—I can't chant mantras all day."
Guru: "Surrendering actions doesn't mean changing WHAT you do but transforming WHY and FOR WHOM. The same spreadsheet can be filled as a job or as an offering. The same meal can be cooked for family or for God-in-family. Action remains; ego drops."
Sadhak: "What does 'regarding Krishna as the supreme goal' mean practically?"
Guru: "It means Krishna is not one goal among many but THE goal. Money, relationship, health, success—all become means, not ends. You may pursue them, but as roads toward Him, not destinations themselves. When priorities compete, Krishna wins."
Sadhak: "The 'exclusive devotion' part worries me. It sounds like I have to reject everything else."
Guru: "Exclusive to Krishna, not exclusive of life. A married person is exclusive to their spouse—this doesn't mean they abandon parents, children, or friends. It means their primary allegiance is clear. So too the devotee may engage with the world, but the heart's first loyalty is spoken for."
Sadhak: "This sounds beautiful but I don't feel such love. How can I manufacture it?"
Guru: "You don't manufacture it—you uncover it. Love for the Divine is already in you, buried under loves for lesser things. Begin with the love you have: love for family, nature, truth. Trace each love to its source. All love is ultimately love for the Divine, often misdirected. Recognize this, and devotion awakens."
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🌅 Daily Practice
Before starting daily activities, mentally offer the day to the Divine: 'Today's work is Your work. Whatever success comes is Yours; whatever challenges arise, I face them for You.' This simple dedication transforms ordinary tasks into worship.
Practice 'sannyasya' (dedication) with three specific actions today. Before each one, pause and consciously offer it to the Divine. After each one, offer the results. Notice how this changes your relationship with the action and its outcomes.
Review: Was there a moment today when Krishna was NOT my supreme goal—when something else became more important? Don't judge, simply observe. This honest recognition is itself devotion. Offer even your failures to the Divine: 'I forgot You today. Please help me remember tomorrow.'