In this verse, Krishna unveils the unique stature of the Jnani, or the enlightened soul who resides in the fullness of self-realization. While Krishna acknowledges the nobility of the distressed, the seeker of wealth, and the inquirer mentioned earlier, he elevates the Jnani to a status beyond mere devotee; they are considered his very own Self. This is the culmination of non-dual realization, where the distinction between the worshiper and the worshipped dissolves into an ocean of unity. The Jnani does not seek a reward from the Divine; they have already recognized that the Divine is the bedrock of their own existence, making their devotion an expression of Being rather than an act of acquisition. This realization marks the shift from external ritual to internal alignment. Because the Jnani remains 'yuktatma'—established in the steady state of union—they see no separation between the path and the goal. To Krishna, such a devotee is not an object of his love in the worldly sense, but rather a mirror in which he beholds his own infinite nature. This level of spiritual maturity signifies the end of all ego-driven movement, as the soul has found its home in the Supreme, which is simultaneously the start and the finish of all spiritual striving.

The enlightened devotee is not merely a servant of the Divine but is the Divine’s own manifestation, reflecting the absolute non-duality of the Self and God.