य इमं परमं गुह्यं मद्भक्तेष्वभिधास्यति ।
भक्तिं मयि परां कृत्वा मामेवैष्यत्यसंशयः ॥ १८.६८ ॥

ya imam paramam guhyam madbhakteṣvabhidhāsyati |
bhaktim mayi parām kṛtvā māmevaiṣyatyasamśaya: || 18.68 ||

The majesty of jñāna-yajña

Krishna’s exposition, being rational and philosophical, carries all the scriptural relevance and the consequent sanctity and sublimity. His words conform to the land’s cultural heritage. His teaching extols the traditional bond between the Teacher and the disciple. He also clarifies how great, unique and rewarding is the dialogue. Exposing it to true devotees and seekers itself becomes a full-fledged means to gain merger with the Supreme:

He who disseminates this most profound Truth to my devotees, performs the best devotional offerings to Me. By that, he reaches Me, no doubt.

Here too, Krishna uses the words ‘paramam guhyam’. This means that the message carries a high level of spiritual secrecy or profundity, because it frees the mind from all the usual tensions and entanglements. It authorizes one to leave all plural distracting thoughts, without worrying about their sinful nature or otherwise, and take to the idea and inspiration of Oneness.

In this way, it liberates even the most sinful person and bestows absolute redemption (ref: 4.36, 9.30). Thus, in seeking and gaining redemption, the wicked is brought at par with the virtuous. Is there seemingly a grave contrast? But this is the fact, the truth. Only, the wicked must be ready to eschew wickedness forever.

Krishna is particular that while imparting the message of Bhagavad Gita, one must have unflinching devotion to the Supreme. Devotional weddedness and loyalty alone empower one to impart the message. Only when coming from such a one, the words will have their ineffable touch of divinity and inspiration. Then alone the seeker will be led to pursue the teaching with tenacity and purpose. For such an exponent, there is no need for taking up any other sādhanā, help or blessing. By virtue of his fondness and dedication towards what he does, he will attain the Supreme, no doubt.