'And also each time remembering the most wonderful form of the Lord fills me with great wonder, oh King,
and makes me rejoice again and again. I am convinced that wherever there is the Lord of Yoga Krishna
and the son of Prithā carrying the bow and arrows, that there opulence, victory, great power and morality are assured.'
Chapter 18: CONTENTS |
Chapter 18:
The Yoga of Liberation through Renunciation: About renunciation (its threefold nature) and its service with the divisions of society as the ultimate of liberation.Verses 61, 62, 63, 65, 66, 76 & 78.
Text 61 The Supreme Master resides in the heart of all living entities, o Arjuna, directing each creature subject to the mechanical of time and matter.
Be sure to surrender in all respects unto Him, o son of Bharata; by His grace you will obtain the transcendental abode of eternal peace.
Thus the greater secret of confidential knowledge has been explained by Me; in full consideration of this, do that what you wish to do.
Thinking of Me becoming My devotee, offering your obeisances unto Me becoming My worshipper; for sure you will come to Me in truth - this I promise you as You are dear to Me.
Go, leave the variety of religions behind for surrendering to Me only; I will deliver you from all the consequences of sin, don't worry!
O King, over and over remembering this wonderful message so Holy of Kesava and Arjuna, delights me time and again.
I am convinced that wherever there is the Lord of Yoga Krishna and the son of Prthā carrying the bow and arrows, that there opulence, victory, great power and morality are assured."
Thus ends the Bhagavad Gītā as taken down by S'rīla Vyāsadeva in the Mahābhārata; Bhīsma Parva, chapter 23-40
Complete version of this chapter (18a) & (18b) in Sanskrit, word-for-word and translation
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