Chapter 18, Verse 74 (Bhagavad Gita 18.74)
Chapter 18: Mokṣha Sanyās Yog – Yoga through the Perfection of Renunciation and Surrender
Sanskrit Shloka
सञ्जय उवाचइत्यहं वासुदेवस्य पार्थस्य च महात्मनः।संवादमिममश्रौषमद्भुतं रोमहर्षणम्
Transliteration
sañjaya uvācha ity ahaṁ vāsudevasya pārthasya cha mahātmanaḥ saṁvādam imam aśhrauṣham adbhutaṁ roma-harṣhaṇam
Word Meanings
sañjayaḥ uvācha—Sanjay said; iti—thus; aham—I; vāsudevasya—of Shree Krishna; pārthasya—Arjun; cha—and; mahā-ātmanaḥ—the noble hearted soul; saṁvādam—conversation; imam—this; aśhrauṣham—have heard; adbhutam—wonderful; roma-harṣhaṇam—which causes the hair to stand on end
Translation
Sanjaya said: Thus, I have heard this wonderful and hair-raising dialogue between Lord Krishna and the high-souled Arjuna.
Meaning & Commentary
In this final vision of the dialogue, Sanjaya reflects the profound state of awe that arises when a soul encounters the Supreme Lord Krishna. This conversation is not merely a historical account; it is the living essence of the Divine revealing the path to liberation for all humanity. By witnessing Arjuna’s surrender, the seeker is invited to recognize that true wisdom comes only when one listens with complete devotion to Bhagwan Shri Krishna. As the listener resonates with these eternal truths, their consciousness is stirred, awakening them from the slumber of material illusion. This exchange serves as the bridge between the limited individual ego and the infinite, ever-present grace of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.