The Yoga of Devotion

Krishna concludes his answer to Arjuna's question with a powerful promise. 'Teṣām ahaṁ samuddhartā mṛtyu-saṁsāra-sāgarāt'—for them (teṣām), I (aham) become the deliverer (samuddhartā) from the ocean of death and rebirth (mṛtyu-saṁsāra-sāgarāt). 'Bhavāmi na cirāt pārtha mayy āveśita-cetasām'—I become (bhavāmi) very soon (na cirāt), O Arjuna (pārtha), for those whose minds are fixed on Me (mayy āveśita-cetasām). This verse provides the ultimate reassurance: when you surrender completely to Krishna, fixing your mind on Him, He becomes your deliverer. The promise is not just salvation, but quick salvation—'na cirāt' means 'not after a long time.' This is the reward of devotion: when you surrender with complete faith, Krishna takes responsibility for your liberation. This verse completes Krishna's answer to Arjuna's question, establishing that devotion is not just accessible—it's also protected and guaranteed.