Krishna says, "I am equally disposed toall living beings. To Me none is Dweshya (hateful), none is Priya (dear). Butthose who worship me with devotion are in Me and I am also in them"(9.29). We find some people are fortunate in terms of health, wealth, power andfame whereas some are not, giving the impression of partiality. Secondly, whileKrishna is referring to the unconditional love of Paramatma, for us love flowswhen some conditions are met. These issues make understanding this verse tough.

Rain is the best example to understand theintricacies of this verse. During rainfall, if we keep a bowl, it gatherswater. The bigger the bowl, more the water. But if it is kept upside down, thenit is impossible to collect water. If we take rain as the blessings ofParamatma, it is impartial and available to everyone. Devotion is keeping thebowl upright to collect blessings.

The unconditional love of Paramatma is alsoequanimous which can be seen from the following verses. Krishna says, "Allthose who take refuge in Me, whatever their birth, race, gender, or caste;kings and sages with meritorious deeds will attain the supreme destination.(9.32 and 9.33). Even if the sinners worship Me are to be considered righteousbecause they have made the proper resolve (9.30). Quickly they become virtuous,and attain lasting peace. No devotee of Mine is ever lost" (9.31).

Whatever may be the starting point (sinner),with resolve (energy) one can reach HIM with devotion (right direction). Inthis regard, Krishna says, "Always think of Me, be devoted to Me, worshipMe, and offer obeisance to Me. Having dedicated your mind and body to Me, youwill certainly come to Me" (9.34). This is an assurance from the Almightyof ultimate freedom (moksha) here and now.