Verse 10-12, Verse 10-13

अर्जुन उवाच |

परं ब्रह्म परं धाम पवित्रं परमं भवान् |

पुरुषं शाश्वतं दिव्यमादिदेवमजं विभुम् || 12 ||

आहुस्त्वामृषय: सर्वे देवर्षिर्नारदस्तथा |

असितो देवलो व्यास: स्वयं चैव ब्रवीषि मे || 13 ||

“O Arjuna, both by your physical form and by your words, you have perplexed me. Even the wise are perpetually immersed in the meditation of Me, with minds and lives wholly dedicated to Me.”
 
Commentary:

Lord Krishna acknowledges Arjuna’s profound impact on Him. Arjuna’s physical form and his words have deeply moved and puzzled Lord Krishna. The devotion and earnestness expressed by Arjuna have touched Him at the core of His being.


Lord Krishna further explains that even the wise and enlightened individuals are constantly engaged in contemplating and meditating upon Him. Their thoughts and actions are completely devoted to the Supreme. Their minds are absorbed in the awareness of His presence, and their lives are aligned with the purpose of serving and pleasing Him.


This verse emphasizes the power of devotion and the profound effect it has on the divine. It reveals that when a devotee wholeheartedly dedicates themselves to the Supreme, it evokes a response from the divine, creating a deep spiritual connection. The divine presence becomes more tangible, and the devotee’s actions and words become a source of wonder and contemplation for the divine.


This verse reflects the reciprocal nature of the divine-human relationship, highlighting that devotion and sincere dedication have the ability to move and captivate the Supreme. It encourages individuals to cultivate a deep and unwavering devotion to the divine, knowing that such devotion has the potential to evoke a profound response and connection with the divine.