Lord Krishna, in the Bhagavad Gita (7.16), explains that four kinds of virtuous people turn to Him in devotion: “The distressed, the inquisitive, the seeker of wealth, and the wise.” While each of them is noble, He declares that the wise devotee holds a special place: “All these are indeed noble, but the wise one is as My own Self.

Established in Me through steady yoga, he dwells in Me — the supreme goal.” (7.18) He further adds, “The steadfast devotee, who is ever united with Me through single-minded yoga, is the best of all. Because I am dear to him, he too is dear to Me.” (7.17) The first kind of devotee — the distressed — is perhaps the most familiar. Most people remember God in moments of crisis. From childhood itself, we learn to pray when we face trouble. A child prays for an........

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