Chapter 12 - Doctrine of Faith

This chapter of 20 slokas, known as bhakti yoga, Doctrine of Faith, enumerates the human qualities that are endearing to the Supreme Spirit. In this also are discussed the ways in which one still could win the Lord’s favour yet failing to set store on Him.

1

Thus spoke Arjuna:

Pray tell who’s better realized,

One that devoted as stated

Or relies who on God Obscure.

2

Thus spoke the Lord:

Me in devotion who worships

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Him I reckon as well realized.

3

Having said that add I might

Looks as one to God Obscure -

4

Doth he fine with senses reined

If well disposed towards the world.

5

But it’s tough ask nonetheless

For one to realize God Obscure.

6

Whosoever hath faith in Me

And leans on Me heart ’n soul -

7

Him I help to cross over

Ocean vast of births ’n deaths.

8

If thou develop faith in Me

Take for granted I take thee.

9

Were thee to fail develop faith

It’s not thou reached blind alley,

Ever Me having in thy mind

Practice lets thee turn the bend.

10

If thou feel that’s hard as well

Indulge then in deeds Me please.

11

If thou find that difficult too

Give thyself to Me Supreme

Act then with thy subdued mind

With no thought for what follows.

12

Scores thought over mere roting

Betters meditation awareness too

What helps man to find moorings

Are acts his with no axe to grind.

13

Kind-hearted ’n considerate

Friendly natured, forgiving too

Lays no store on highs and lows

Suffers no pride ’n possessive not –

14

Who's patient ’n cheerful

Self-willed as well persevering,

Who's hearty ever at work

Makes he devout My beloved.

15

Troubles he none or perturbs

It’s such poised I’m proud of.

16

Who’s simple, never in want

Covets he not in vantage post

Shakes him none, he keeps his nerve

It’s such who Me please the most.

17

He’s My darling who craves not

Yet won’t shun the pleasures of life

Takes but things all as they come.

18

Treats he equal friends ’n foes




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