Krishna addresses the potential accusation that God plays favorites. He declares clearly: I am completely equal and impartial (samo 'haṃ) toward all living beings universally (sarva-bhūteṣu). To Me, no one is inherently hated or detested (na me dveṣyo 'sti), nor is anyone arbitrarily favored or dear (na priyaḥ). However (tu), those individuals who worship and serve Me (ye bhajanti māṃ) with pure devotion and love (bhaktyā), they reside intimately in Me (mayi te), and I simultaneously reside intimately in them (teṣu cāpy aham).