The foundation of the path of devotion is faith. If whatever the circumstance be, the faith remains intact; then it can be concluded that there is an influence of devotion in life. If faith is broken then it is certain that the association with devotion is also broken! Even in dejection there is this positive indication in Arjun's life that faith persists inside him. This faith is clearly evidenced by the eulogical expression uttered by Arjun-

It is definite that whatever the Lord, who is very truth Himself, says will be the truth and will also be right; the issue is to what extent we accept it to be right and true. To accept in this manner lies our welfare; because that will cause the doors of divine beneficence to open for us. Arjun accepted this and simultaneously said that His earthly manifestation is not known to even the gods; because their intellect is dominated by indulgence and grandeur; then how are the demons expected to know? They revel in the demoniac qualities. In this eulogy of Arjun, along with faith one gets a wonderful glimpse of the blend of humility and emotional feelings-

The Lord has been addressed by the use of various phrases indicating His attributes in this verse which is probably not to be found in any of the other verses. Arjun appears to be happy with the words uttered by the Lord and also desires more of His pleasure further-by being the creator of all the beings, You are 'bhutbhavana', the power of governance of all also resides in You, You being the Lord and Master of all beings are 'bhutesa', the primal God of the gods and goddesses. The Supreme God You are and also Sustainer and Nourisher of all beings. You are the Lord of this creation. Being superior to all that is perishable and imperishable You are 'Purushottam'. How is it possible that this kind of power which is divine, supreme and unique can be grasped by an ordinary intellect? How is it? That is why the straight and clear fact is that only You can know Yourself completely by Yourself.

There appears to be some sense in this statement of Arjun. You know Yourself; and another can know You only when You desire to make Yourself known to him. In Ramcharitmanas the divinity and power of Lord Ram has been described in a similar manner. Till the time His grace is not received, His attainment till then is not possible-

Once Your grace descends on any one then it is not impossible to know You. That is why the inherent indication in this prayer is that O Lord of all! Bestow such blessings on me too!