The Yoga of Devotion

Krishna gives direct, practical guidance for those who want to follow the devotional path. 'Mayy eva mana ādhatsva mayi buddhiṁ niveśaya'—fix your mind (manaḥ ādhatsva) on Me alone (mayy eva), and place your intellect (buddhim niveśaya) in Me (mayi). 'Nivasiṣyasi mayy eva ata ūrdhvaṁ na saṁśayaḥ'—you will dwell (nivasiṣyasi) in Me (mayy eva) thereafter (ataḥ ūrdhvaṁ), there is no doubt (na saṁśayaḥ). This is practical instruction: fix both mind and intellect on Krishna. The promise is clear—'na saṁśayaḥ' means 'no doubt.' When you fix your mind and intellect on Krishna, you will dwell in Him. This verse bridges the transition from describing devotion to providing practical guidelines. It's a direct instruction that anyone can follow.