श्रीभगवानुवाच-
मय्यावेश्य मनो ये मां नित्ययुक्ता उपासते ।
श्रद्धया परयोपेतास्ते मे युक्ततमा मताः ।। १२.२ ।।

śrī-bhagavān-uvāca-
mayy-āveśya mano ye māṁ nitya-yuktā upāsate |
śraddhayā parayopetās-te me yukta-tamā matāḥ || 12.2 ||

Devotional attunement

Krishna had no hesitation in answering Arjuna:

There is no doubt that those, with their mind attuned to the Supreme, through constant infusion, impelled by the highest attitude and aim, are the most united.

In very few words, Krishna again describes the path of wholesome devotion. He makes reference to no paraphernalia the devotees are found to be associated with. Krishna’s prescription of supreme devotion consists solely of the mind and intelligence. Both should be fully attuned to the devotional goal, namely the Supreme. And in so doing, the devotees should be free of all narrow worldly thoughts, desires or motivations. The highest attitude and aim alone should inspire and guide them in their resignation and exclusiveness (sraddhaya paraya upetah).

Thus, supreme or exclusive devotion is a quality and enrichment adorning the mind and intelligence. The two inner constituents in man, namely the mind and intelligence, must remain wedded to the Supreme through a note of full attunement and identity. There should be no distraction or aberration due to divergent thoughts or ambitions. When this is ensured, says Krishna, it unites the devotees best. But he does not stop there.