Originally Posted by
Ganeshprasad
Pranam Atanu ji
But then he also says this
Neither by study of the Vedas, nor by austerity, nor by charity, nor by ritual, can I be seen in this form as you have seen Me. (11.53)
bhaktya tv ananyaya sakya
aham evam-vidho 'rjuna
jnatum drastum ca tattvena
pravestum ca parantapa
However, only by undivided devotional service, I can be seen in this form, can be known in essence, and also can be reached, O Arjuna. (11.54)
Let us not defame either path, they both have their place in Hindu Dharma.
Jai Shree Krishna