This verse dwells on the practical aspect of the devotion of the devotee and the spiritual self-effort of the seeker. That single-pointed devotion is a state it is true; but whether in this state the world and worldly transactions totally come to an end. No. All remains; activities are also carried out. But now actions do not take place with the world as the goal or for worldly purpose. The direction of the action changes. Now actions take place, but are imbued with divine emotions and dedicated to Him. (matkarmakrit).

Why should it not be so! Now the only dependence is on the Lord. External conduct carries on but without reliance on the world, without dependence on the world and with no expectations from the world. 'Mataparmo' one lives in this world but is not inclined towards the world but is inclined totally towards the divine! Whatever the Lord does, it is His Will; whatever He gives, that is His beneficence!

"Madbhaktah" In the mind there is never any division, belonging to the Lord without sense of division, dwelling in Him! The innermost relationship is just with Him. The Lord is mine and I am of the Lord. Nothing else, none else. In the mind is just Him, solely He.

To reach the state of being the Lord's devotee 'madbhaktah' it is necessary to reach the state of 'sangvarjitah', i. e. to become unattached to the world. If the mind is already involved here, there and everywhere in relationships, beings and material objects then how can it associate itself and think of the Lord! How will it develop relationship with the Lord. One should maintain appropriate conduct towards all but with the spirit of detachment! There should be no clinging anywhere. Attachment gives rise to aversion. Clinging gives rise to the feelings of animosity. Till the time someone is favourably inclined till then attachment will last and when he becomes unfavourable then aversion will arise and if aversion intensifies then it takes the shape of enmity.

'Nirvairah sarvabhutesu' Devoid of feelings of enmity towards all beings. All are His and in all resides that Supreme who inhabits in us! Then with whom the enmity and towards whom the opposition.

All these signs portray the state of single-minded devotion. If the devotion is absolute then all this will occur naturally and on its own. How can the two states of absolute adoration and attachment towards the world or enmity and aversion exist simultaneously? The other aspect is that in order to reach the state of single-pointed devotion it is essential to monitor whether these indicative signs are developing in us or not. As gradually, the dependence on the world weakens; the mind will be free from the attachment towards the world; there will be love for all; for actions also the goal will become the Lord and by and by the inner state will become firm, firmer and then firmest.

Keep on observing! Keep on introspecting. The concluding inspiration of the eleventh chapter is an ideal for the devotee-seeker. If this state develops then take it for sure that the Lord is not far away. He is not distant in any case but in this state He is experienced in natural manner.

The eleventh chapter in comparison to all others has some distinguishing features. Each chapter is important but in this chapter the Blessed Lord unravels Himself completely.

In this chapter, it becomes amply clear that Lord Krishna is not just Arjun's charioteer but also that the entire universe and all moving and unmoving beings are in Him and He is in all.

He is Creator, Sustainer, Destroyer of creation. There is no need to be afraid of Time, the destroyer, as it is one of His forms. Perform actions and do not harbour the feeling of doership nor have concern for sustaining oneself as all is He.

To Conclude:

In this chapter, it has also been confirmed that the Gita is not merely a scripture for oral or vocal narration or merely a scripture of principles but is a scripture, every aspect of which can be put into practice.

Whatever was promised to Arjun in the tenth chapter he was made to experience in this chapter. For this reason Arjun's expressions in initial verses of this chapter are the ones to be emulated by seekers. That concentration in listening, humility, faith and keenness are imperative attributes for the divine vision; take this to be true and strive to have these qualities in your life.

The Lord is attained not by self-effort but by His grace! By being convinced of this, make effort but without egoism. Keep your vision fixed on the Lord's grace. Keep your mind open, in a state of joy and emptiness so that the state of dedicated single-pointed devotion may be made possible easily. Thereafter the assurance of the Lord will become our strong support-'yah sa mameti pandava!

With such divine expressions this chapter comes to a close. Salutation to the inspirations contained in this majestic chapter of the Gita! A thousand salutations to the cosmic vision of the Blessed Lord!

Thus with the recitation of these divine names Om Tat Sat, Divine knowledge (Brahmavidya) and Scripture of Yoga in the Upanishad of the glorious Shrimad Bhagvad Gita, the dialogue between Shri Krishna and Arjun the 11th chapter entitled as the Yoga of the vision of the World Spirit, stands completed.

Hari Om Tat Sat! Hari Om Tat Sat!! Hari Om Tat Sat!!!