भक्त्या त्वनन्यया शक्य अहमेवंविधोऽर्जुन | ज्ञातुं द्रष्टुं च तत्त्वेन प्रवेष्टुं च परन्तप || 54 || |
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But, O Arjuna, by undivided devotion it is possible to know, to see, and to enter into Me in this form, truly and fully.
Commentary:
Lord Krishna assures Arjuna that through unwavering and exclusive devotion, it is indeed possible for him to know, perceive, and fully experience the reality of Krishna’s divine form.
Krishna emphasizes that undivided devotion, characterized by deep love, surrender, and steadfastness, is the means by which one can attain true knowledge (jñātum), direct perception (draṣṭum), and profound union (praveṣṭum) with the Supreme.
By cultivating such devotion, Arjuna can come to know the essence of Krishna’s divine form, not merely in its external appearance, but in its deeper significance and spiritual reality. This knowledge transcends intellectual understanding and enables a direct and experiential realization of Krishna’s divine nature.
Moreover, Krishna assures Arjuna that through this unwavering devotion, he can not only know and perceive the divine form but also enter into it. This signifies a profound union with Krishna, where the boundaries of individuality dissolve, and the devotee merges with the divine essence.
Krishna addresses Arjuna as Parantapa, meaning “the chastiser of foes,” to remind him of his warrior nature and to encourage him to cultivate this undivided devotion as a means to overcome his inner conflicts and attain spiritual victory.
This verse underscores the supreme power and efficacy of unwavering devotion (bhakti) in establishing a deep and transformative connection with the Divine. It highlights the potential for divine communion, realization, and union that can be attained through the path of devoted love and surrender.