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Even if the most sinful worships Me, with devotion to none else, he too should indeed by regarded as righteous for he has rightly resolved.

Even if a person of very bad conduct worships me with undivided devotion, he should be regarded as good, for he has rightly resolved.

Krishna makes a bold statement. Even if a person of very bad conduct worships him with undivided devotion, that person should be considered good, because he has made the right resolve. The verse does not excuse wrongdoing; it recognizes that a sincere turning towards God is itself the decisive change. Past actions do not shut anyone out. Such a resolve is the beginning of transformation, as the next verse explains. The verse has offered hope to many who feel unworthy.