In sharp contrast to the deluded individuals of the previous verses, Krishna now introduces the 'Mahātmās' (the great souls). He tells Arjuna (pārtha) that these great souls have taken shelter of the divine, spiritual energy (daivīṃ prakṛtim āśritāḥ), rather than the deluding material energy. Because they have perfectly understood (jñātvā) that He is the imperishable, original source of all creation (bhūtādim avyayam), they worship and serve Him (bhajanty) with an unswerving, single-minded focus (ananya-manaso).