| 7. The problem of saguna and nirguna is similar. The saguna devotee serves the Lord though the indriyas, the
organs of perception and action, the nirguna devotee thinks constantly of the good of all
the world. The first appears absorbed in outward service, but he meditates constantly within. The
other seems to do no direct service, but within him a great service is going on. Which of these
two bhaktas is superior?
The one who works day and night and yet does not act, is the saguna devotee. The nirguna devotee is one who is concerned within
for the good of all, is thinking constantly of them. Though differing outwardly,
the two are of the same nature within, and both are dear to the Lord. But, of the two, saguna bhakti
is much the easier. Here again the Lord gives the same answer that He gave in the Fifth Chapter.
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