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Chapter 15 • Verse 19
The Yoga of the Supreme Person
MEANING & CONTEXT
Krishna reveals the result of knowing Purushottama: 'Yo mām evam asammūḍho jānāti puruṣottamam'—he who, undeluded, knows Me thus as the Supreme Person. The key is being 'asammūḍhaḥ'—without delusion. Most people are deluded—they see Krishna as just a teacher, a friend, a historical figure. But those without delusion see Krishna as Purushottama—the Supreme Person. 'Sa sarva-vid bhajati māṁ sarva-bhāvena'—he, knowing all, worships Me with his whole being. When you know Purushottama, you become 'sarva-vid'—knowing all, because knowing Purushottama is knowing the source of everything. And you worship 'sarva-bhāvena'—with your whole being, not just intellectually or partially, but completely. This is the result: knowing Purushottama leads to complete knowledge and whole-hearted worship. Understanding this transforms your spiritual practice: not just learning about Krishna, but knowing Him as Purushottama and worshiping Him with your whole being.
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How this ancient wisdom applies to your daily life
Key Takeaway
He who, undeluded, knows Krishna as Purushottama becomes all-knowing and worships with his whole being. The key is removing delusion—seeing Krishna not just as teacher or friend, but as Purushottama, the Supreme Person. When you know Purushottama, you know all—because He's the source of everything. You don't need to learn everything—you need to know Purushottama. And knowing Purushottama leads to whole-hearted worship—not partial, not conditional, but complete surrender with your whole being. This is the path: remove delusion, know Purushottama, worship with your whole being.
Personal Reflection
Are you deluded about Krishna, or do you see Him as Purushottama? Do you try to learn everything, or do you know Purushottama who is the source? Do you worship partially or with your whole being? What would knowing Purushottama look like?
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