Bhagavad Gita 7.17
तेषां ज्ञानी नित्ययुक्त एकभक्ितर्विशिष्यते। प्रियो हि ज्ञानिनोऽत्यर्थमहं स च मम प्रियः॥
teṣhāṁ jñānī nitya-yukta eka-bhaktir viśhiṣhyate priyo hi jñānino ’tyartham ahaṁ sa cha mama priyaḥ
Translation
Of these the wise, constantly harmonised, worshipping the One, is the best; I am supremely dear to the wise, and he is dear to Me.
What it means
Of these, the wise one, ever steadfast, devoted to the One alone, is supreme; I am exceedingly dear to the wise, and they to Me. Love reciprocates at the level of understanding. Knowledge ripens into affection.
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The ranking within the four: understanding-based devotion outlasts need-based devotion.
Something to reflect on
Is my devotion need-based or understanding-based - and which survives answered prayers?
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