Offer everything, keep Me close

cetasā sarvakarmāṇi mayi saṃnyasya matparaḥbuddhiyogamupāśritya maccittaḥ satataṃ bhava

In your heart, offer every action to Me. Hold Me highest. Rest in the yoga of understanding. Keep your mind on Me.

What it means

Krishna now speaks directly to Arjuna. Inwardly, offer all your actions to me. Hold me as your highest. Rely on buddhi yoga, the yoga of clear understanding. And keep your mind on me, always. It's a summary of the whole Gita in one loving instruction.

The story

The teaching is ending. Krishna moves from general truths to personal words for his friend. Offer it all to me. Keep me close.

In your life

Think of a musician who dedicates every performance to a late teacher, and plays with new heart. Dedicate today's work to someone or something you love.