Chapter 10: Vibhūti-yoga: Verse 10
तेषां सततयुक्तानां भजतां प्रीतिपूर्वकम् ।
ददामि बुद्धियोगं तं येन मामुपयान्ति ते ॥
teṣāṃ satata-yuktānāṃ bhajatāṃ prīti-pūrvakam
dadāmi buddhi-yogaṃ taṃ yena mām-upayānti te – 10.10
To those who constantly worship Me (the Supreme) with fondness, I bestow buddhi-yoga, by dint of which they attain Me (the Supreme).
Chapter 10: Vibhūti-yoga - Verse 10
Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha
Krishna critically points that however delightful their pursuit is, it does not beget fulfilment or true spiritual perfection until their intelligence is enlightened with true knowledge of the Supreme. As clearly as senses see objects, so too the intelligence has to perceive the Truth. This aspect of spiritual life generally eludes devotees, as they remain overwhelmed by their devotional joy.
To fill the gap, the Supreme, says Krishna, bestows on them buddhi-yoga, meaning the yoga-buddhi he presented right from the 11th verse of the 2nd chapter.
This means that as the mind and emotions are absorbed in the Supreme, so the intelligence has to be wedded to the Supreme, by getting properly enlightened. Right knowledge about the nature and magnificence of the Supreme is indispensable for all, including devotees. For this, dedicated enquiry and pursuit are inevitable.
