The Yoga of Royal Knowledge and Royal Secret

Krishna reveals the simplicity of devotion: 'Patraṁ puṣpaṁ phalaṁ toyaṁ yo me bhaktyā prayacchati'—whoever (yaḥ) offers (prayacchati) to Me (me) with devotion (bhaktyā) a leaf (patram), a flower (puṣpam), a fruit (phalam), or water (toyam). 'Tad ahaṁ bhakty-upahṛtam aśnāmi prayatātmanaḥ'—that (tat) offering offered with devotion (bhakty-upahṛtam), I (aham) accept (aśnāmi) from the pure-hearted devotee (prayatātmanaḥ). This reveals the Supreme's acceptance: it's not about the offering—it's about the devotion. A simple leaf, flower, fruit, or water offered with devotion is accepted. The Supreme doesn't need elaborate offerings—He accepts simple offerings with devotion. This is the beauty of devotion: it's simple, accessible, not complicated. You don't need wealth or elaborate rituals—you just need devotion. This is why devotion is superior: it's simple, accessible, and accepted by the Supreme.