path to salvation is that of discipline; one who does what is to be done without any concern for no material outcome. A disciplined man is one who is detached from objects and actions and is undisturbed, one who can remain in seclusion. Tranquillity is the means for one who is mature in discipline (Miller p. 64) A discipline man knows who he is, his body, his mind and is responsible for his actions, and is able to stay in control. A disciplined man is able to perform actions for the supreme being and is capable of acknowledging their fruits, which is a knowledgeable man, which attains peace and spiritual vision Krishna concludes about the path of discipline.One path Krishna feels is most important, is that of devotion towards him. Krishna explains to Arjuna that the only path to him is that of devotion, all the other paths lead to the path of devotion. All the other paths are devotional services, they are the supreme objects of worship to the gods. One who shows devotion throughout their life and at the time of death will reach the heavens beyond the earth. Through the other paths one gains devotional qualities, which leads to what Krishna believes is most important, devotion which is pure love for the supreme god.I tend to clearly understand and agree with Krishna that the most important path is that of devotion. But feel that knowledge would be first or the most important path. One must know himself internally and externally before he can know and understand the supreme being. Once man understands himself he will be capable to recognize and understand the supreme god. Therefore, the ultimate purpose of knowledge is to detach himself from the material world and to understand the supreme being. Once he identifies himself, he will recognize the supreme being, which will lead him to surrender himself and to engage in his devotional services.Next path then would be devotion, faith in the supreme being.Krishna is the...
