Dearest of all is “One who makes Krishna as the goal of his life”
They follow this imperishable path of devotional service
Completely engage themselves with faith
Make ‘Me’ as Supreme goal of their life
aChapter 12 recommends without doubt that ‘devotional service’ is the only Absolute path for self-realization
By good association one develops attachment for pure devotional service
Then one accepts a bona-fide spiritual master
Then one begins to hear and chant and observe regulative principles with faith, attachment and devotion
bWhat about the Impersonal path
Is recommended only up to the time one surrenders himself for self-realization
Is beneficial as long as one does not have the chance to associate with a pure devotee
Is for one who works without fruitive result, meditates and cultivates knowledge to understand spirit and matter
Fortunately if one develops directly a desire to engage in Krishna consciousness, he does not need to undergo step by step improvements in spiritual realization
cConclusion of Chapter 12
Devotional service as described in the middle six chapters is more congenial
One need not bother about materials to keep body and soul together because,
By grace of the Lord, everything is carried out automatically
End of chapter 12
Bhagavad Gita Notes 1 Chapter 12 Appendix CHAPTER 12 Appendix Selected Texts extracted from “Surrender unto Me”