To prevent any misunderstanding of Verse 17, Krishna clarifies His love for all seekers. He declares: All of these devotees without exception (sarva evaite) are absolutely noble, magnanimous, and great souls (udārāḥ). However (tu), it is My firm opinion and decree (me matam) that the one in pure knowledge (jñānī) is exactly like My very own Self (ātmaiva). Why? Because that perfectly yoked soul (sa hi yuktātmā) is firmly established and anchored (āsthitaḥ) in Me alone (mām eva), recognizing Me as the absolute highest and most supreme destination (anuttamāṃ gatim).