Chapter 18, Verse 4 (Bhagavad Gita 18.4)
Chapter 18: Mokṣha Sanyās Yog – Yoga through the Perfection of Renunciation and Surrender
Sanskrit Shloka
निश्चयं श्रृणु मे तत्र त्यागे भरतसत्तम।त्यागो हि पुरुषव्याघ्र त्रिविधः संप्रकीर्तितः
Transliteration
niśhchayaṁ śhṛiṇu me tatra tyāge bharata-sattama tyāgo hi puruṣha-vyāghra tri-vidhaḥ samprakīrtitaḥ
Word Meanings
niśhchayam—conclusion; śhṛiṇu—hear; me—my; tatra—there; tyāge—about renunciation of desires for enjoying the fruits of actions; bharata-sat-tama—best of the Bharatas; tyāgaḥ—renunciation of desires for enjoying the fruits of actions; hi—indeed; puruṣha-vyāghra—tiger amongst men; tri-vidhaḥ—of three kinds; samprakīrtitaḥ—declared
Translation
Hear from Me the final conclusion regarding this renunciation, O best of the Bharatas; renunciation, O best of men, has been declared to be of three kinds.
Meaning & Commentary
In this verse, Bhagwan Shri Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, invites Arjuna to understand the ultimate essence of 'Tyaga' or renunciation. As the source of all Vedic knowledge, Shri Krishna clarifies that true renunciation is not merely an external action but an internal state of consciousness classified into three distinct modes. By categorizing these types, Shri Krishna guides the seeker to purify their motives and align their actions with divine will. This revelation serves as a map for the soul to transcend the bondage of material desires and attain the state of liberation. Ultimately, Shri Krishna teaches that the highest form of renunciation is rooted in complete surrender to His eternal will.