Describes another kind of devotee (a 4 kind of sakama devotee), one with mixed intentions (Devotion is mixed with desire of liberation from birth and death)
One who, due to intelligence, desires freedom from old age and disease and take shelter of Krishna’s service
Devotees are ‘Brahman’ – because:
In devotional service, they are acting as Brahman because know everything about transcendental activities
They understand Krishna as Adhibhuta, Adhidaiva and Adhiyajna (Bg. 7.30)
a“Aham Brahmasmi” — refers to Brahman conception of life – stage of no birth, old age, disease and death
This Brahman conception is also present in devotional service as described in this verse
One who attains a spiritual body becomes one of the associates of the Supreme Lord
bImportance of “mam ashritya” — only Krishna conscious person can be really called Brahman and can go to Supreme planet, because
They have no misgiving about Krishna, and
They are actually endeavouring to reach Krishna’s planet
cPure devotional service compared to other paths
Four kinds of impure devotees – They achieve their respective goals and also gradually becomes fully Krishna conscious
Demigod worshipers – Never reach the Supreme Lord in His Supreme planet
Less intelligent Brahman realised persons cannot reach the Supreme planet of Krishna
dOther categories who also know Brahman, Adhibhuta etc., by the grace of the Lord
Those who meditate on the Lord, simply for liberation from material bondage