Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 12: The Path of Devotion

Bhagavad Gita 12.16

anapekṣaḥ śucirdakṣa udāsīno gatavyathaḥ | sarvārambhaparityāgī yo madbhaktaḥ sa me priyaḥ ||

One who expects nothing, who is pure, capable, impartial, and untroubled, and who has given up all self-seeking undertakings: that devotee of mine is dear to me.

Modern context

One quality here is easily missed: daksha, capable or skilful. The beloved devotee is not dreamy or impractical. They are competent. Devotion does not excuse sloppiness. The same verse asks for purity, impartiality and freedom from self-seeking projects. Put together, the picture is of someone who is very good at what they do and does none of it for themselves.