Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 12, Verse 2

The Deity said: Those who, fixing their mind on Me, worship Me, ever-steadfast, and endowed with supreme Shraddhâ, they in My opinion are the best versed in Yoga.

Krishna answers plainly here, without hedging between the two options just asked about.

Steady faith aimed at a real, personal form is named directly as the higher path. This isn't framed as one option among equals, it's given a clear ranking.