Gita 18.68
Moksha Sanyasa Yoga
य इमं परमं गुह्यं मद्भक्तेष्वभिधास्यति | भक्तिं मयि परां कृत्वा मामेवैष्यत्यसंशयः ||६८||
ya imaṁ paramaṁ guhyaṁ mad-bhakteṣv abhidhāsyati | bhaktiṁ mayi parāṁ kṛtvā mām evaiṣyaty asaṁśayaḥ ||68||
In essence: One who teaches this supreme secret to My devotees, performing the highest devotion to Me, shall undoubtedly come to Me.
A conversation between a seeker and guide to help you feel this verse deeply
Sadhak-Guru Dialogue
Sadhak: "How is teaching the Gita the 'highest' devotion? What about puja, japa, meditation?"
Guru: "All forms of devotion are valuable, but teaching this knowledge serves Krishna's purpose directly. Krishna spoke the Gita to liberate beings; when you transmit that teaching, you become His voice. Puja serves the form; teaching serves His mission. This doesn't diminish other practices but highlights the glory of knowledge-transmission."
Sadhak: "'Among My devotees' - what if I'm not sure who qualifies as a devotee?"
Guru: "Look for the qualities of verse 67 in positive form: someone with tapas (discipline), bhakti (devotion, even nascent), shushrusa (willing to hear and serve), and non-malice toward the Divine. A devotee isn't someone perfect but someone oriented toward the Divine with sincerity."
Sadhak: "What if I teach and the students don't understand or appreciate?"
Guru: "Your job is to teach with devotion; the result belongs to Krishna. Sometimes seeds take time to sprout. You've done 'param bhaktim' by making the effort. The promise 'mam eva eshyati' applies to the teacher regardless of student response - you're blessed by the act of transmission."
Sadhak: "Can teaching be considered devotion if I also gain something - respect, gratitude?"
Guru: "Purity of motive is ideal but not absolute prerequisite. Begin where you are. Even if mixed motives exist, the act of transmitting sacred knowledge purifies the transmitter. Over time, the joy of service outshines personal gains. Don't wait for perfect motivation; act with what you have."
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🌅 Daily Practice
Contemplate: 'Is there a devotee in my life who would benefit from this teaching? How might I share - through conversation, reading together, recommending study?' Let the intention to transmit arise naturally from devotion.
When opportunities arise to share spiritual insights with receptive people, recognize this as devotional service. You're not showing off knowledge but serving Krishna's mission. Even brief references to the Gita's wisdom, shared from love, count as 'param bhaktim.'
Reflect: 'Did I share any spiritual knowledge today? How did it feel to be a channel for these teachings? What would help me share more authentically?' The practice of transmission deepens both your understanding and your devotion.