Gita 7.21
यो यो यां यां तनुं भक्तः श्रद्धयार्चितुमिच्छति।
तस्य तस्याचलां श्रद्धां तामेव विदधाम्यहम्।।
yo yo yāṁ yāṁ tanuṁ bhaktaḥ śraddhayārcitum icchati tasya tasyācalāṁ śraddhāṁ tām eva vidadhāmy aham
"Whatever form a devotee wishes to worship with faith, I make that faith steady."
What This Means:
Krishna doesn't block people from worshipping other forms. Whatever deity someone approaches with faith, Krishna stabilizes that faith. He supports genuine devotion wherever it's directed.
Going Deeper:
This is remarkably inclusive. Krishna, rather than demanding exclusive worship, strengthens faith wherever it's found. He's the power behind all worship, even worship that doesn't name Him directly.
How To Apply This:
Sincere faith matters more than perfect theology. If someone worships with genuine devotion, that devotion is being received and supported by the ultimate Divine, even if their concept is limited.
Key Sanskrit Terms:
Tanu= Form, bodyŚraddhā= FaithAcalā= Steady, unwavering