Chapter 8: Akshara Brahma Yoga – Comprehending the Imperishable Reality / Verse 7

What matters in spirituality is the assiduous application of the mind to the value and ideal one cherishes and aspires to actualize. Thus, the role of the mind and its thought process is the one to be focussed on. That will lead, shape and decide upon the end result of one’s effort.

It is pointless as well as risky to delay or postpone our spiritual effort and sādhanā to the last phase of life. Having shunned spiritual thought and association throughout and suddenly to take it up towards the end of one’s tenure on earth is unfruitful. It may prove counter-productive.

Krishna, therefore, says that a studious devotee should think of and dwell on God at all times. Remember God and do your action; in Arjuna’s case, fight, says Krishna. For, the one who has tied his mind and heart to God will definitely attain God. How simple but great a formula!