Chapter 18 • Verse 55

भक्त्या मामभिजानाति यावान्यश्चास्मि तत्त्वतः। ततो मां तत्त्वतो ज्ञात्वा विशते तदनन्तरम्॥

bhaktyā mām abhijānāti yāvān yaśh chāsmi tattvataḥ tato māṁ tattvato jñātvā viśhate tad-anantaram

Meaning

Through devotion one knows Me — who I am and what I am in truth. Then, knowing Me in truth, one immediately enters into Me.

Through devotion comes true knowledge of Krishna — His complete nature and reality. Knowing Him truly, one immediately enters into Him. Devotion is both the path and the goal.

Strength Reflection

"Through devotion I truly know God and enter into union with Him."

Devotional Surrender

O Lord, through my devotion, let me know You truly and enter into You.