The Yoga of Devotion

Krishna now describes those who follow the devotional path with complete surrender. 'Ye tu sarvāṇi karmāṇi mayi sannyasya mat-parāḥ'—those who surrender all actions (sarvāṇi karmāṇi sannyasya) to Me (mayi), regarding Me as supreme (mat-parāḥ). 'Ananyenaiva yogena māṁ dhyāyanta upāsate'—worship Me (mām upāsate) by meditating on Me (dhyāyantaḥ) with single-minded devotion (ananyena yogena). This verse describes the essence of Bhakti Yoga: complete surrender of all actions to Krishna, seeing Him as supreme, and meditating on Him with undivided attention. This is the path Krishna recommends—not just worshiping, but surrendering all actions and dedicating all focus. The verse continues into verse 12.7, which will explain the protection and salvation Krishna provides to such devotees.