Bhagavad Gīta Bhāshya and Tātparya
B.G 13.25 and 26
Some perceive the Ātman within the ātman through meditation, others through Sāṅkhya philosophy, Yoga, and yet others through Karma Yoga.
Others, who do not know this, worship after hearing from others. They too certainly transcend death, being devoted to the hearing of scriptures.
Gīta Bhāshya 13.25 and 26
It is the same lord and the ultimate reality that gets perceived as the end result by followers of all paths - Sankhya, Karma, Listening from others, and the weak.
Followers of Sāṅkhya philosophy (sāṅkhyena yogena), through the knowledge of the divine form as described in the Vedas. Even those engaged in the Yoga of action (karmayogena), upon hearing, knowing, and meditating, gain insight. For those who listen from others (śrutvā'nyebhya), too, upon knowing and meditating. For the followers of Sāṅkhya, upon meditating. Same is stated in the Gaupavana Vedic testimonial:
"The one who performs actions (Yoga of action), upon hearing, knowing, and meditating, perceives the truth. Likewise, a listener, by knowing and meditating, also sees as does a wise person (who is a Jnana/Sankhya Yogi). Otherwise, his perception does not develop in any way."
- stated thus.
The word 'Others' is used to address the concerns of the weak, to show the means.
Gīta Tātparya 13.25 and 26
Because of the eternal differences in the qualifications of individuals, the means to perceive is not inherently perceivable; however, through the grace of Viṣṇu, one can indeed attain the Vaiṣṇava form.
Because of the eternal differences in the qualifications of individuals, the means to perceive is not inherently perceivable; however, through the grace of Viṣṇu, one can indeed attain the Vaiṣṇava form.
One knows something; something is heard from elsewhere. Thus, having known and meditated on Hari, some see within themselves.
Some sages like Nārada, and even gods, by the grace of Viṣṇu, obtained true insight and strength.
Understanding everything in order from the sequence of clear manifestation, they perceive Viṣṇu both externally and internally, even without meditation. However, for those who perceive without meditation, even in meditation perceive the Lord.
Indeed, the paths of Sankhya and Yoga are superior here, and some of the best Kshatriyas, through their devotion and performance of horse sacrifices and other rites, have arrived to partake in the sacrificial offerings.
By hearing and inspiration, remembering the Supreme Person, some see Him thus from others, having heard and agreed. However, it is only through worship that they truly see Him, and not in any other way.
The Sagely Kings, starting with superior intellect, gradually reached up to Brahma, but mostly remained unmanifested.
To please Vishnu, one should primarily listen to the stories of Hari. Hearing about others leads to knowledge that only gradually transcends human understanding. Due to limited intelligence, humans should listen to others. All of them, by seeing (the Lord), move towards liberation according to their own capacity."
- stated thus as well.
While others have some ability to hear, due to the very limited intelligence of humans, they are specially qualified to be heard by others. Human intelligence generally does not arise properly when dependent on primary evidence and remains limited. Thus, they are referred to as "devoted to hearing."
"A person who, though has not heard the Vedas, is not opposed to the Vedas and Smritis and is famous among men for its knowledge, should be known as the best among gods, who have taken voluntarily the low birth of a human body.
The measure of a woman is described as eight human-like forms, and that of men with nine measure; those who are ninety-six hand-span measure, ten spans measure, and seven feet measure, known them as the best among gods. It is five measures less for others than the divine measure, in order beyond.
In the foot, if it is one finger less than four fingers, it is considered the measure of gods and demigods. If it is less than that, it is remembered as demonic.
The measurement, which is two and four more than ninety-six fingers, is to be clearly understood among demigods and others. Among the gods, it is considered inferior, and it is known among sages and emperors.
As long as Viṣṇu is beloved, the resemblance of this male and female form to Hari remains eternally constant."
- stated thus as well.
Note: I feel the last comment on measures is not part of the original, and a later addition. It is uncharacteristic of the Acharya to touch on such trivial matters, which are not philosophical in nature.

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बहुचित्रजगद्बहुधाकरणात् परशक्तिरनन्तगुणः परमः ।
सुखरूपममुष्य पदं परमं स्मरतस्तु भविष्यति तत्सततम् ॥
"The one who has created this variegated vast universe with varied forms has infinite power and is of infinite auspicious qualities. He certainly bestows the highest state of bliss to those who meditate on his ever happy essence." -Dwādasha stōtra 4.3

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