Chapter 18, Verse 76 (Bhagavad Gita 18.76)
Chapter 18: Mokṣha Sanyās Yog – Yoga through the Perfection of Renunciation and Surrender
Sanskrit Shloka
राजन्संस्मृत्य संस्मृत्य संवादमिममद्भुतम्।केशवार्जुनयोः पुण्यं हृष्यामि च मुहुर्मुहुः
Transliteration
rājan sansmṛitya sansmṛitya saṁvādam imam adbhutam keśhavārjunayoḥ puṇyaṁ hṛiṣhyāmi cha muhur muhuḥ
Word Meanings
rājan—King; sansmṛitya saṁsmṛitya—repeatedly recalling; saṁvādam—dialogue; imam—this; adbhutam—astonishing; keśhava-arjunayoḥ—between Lord Shree Krishna and Arjun; puṇyam—pious; hṛiṣhyāmi—I rejoice; cha—and; muhuḥ muhuḥ—repeatedly
Translation
O King, as I recall this wonderful and holy dialogue between Lord Krishna and Arjuna, I rejoice again and again.
Meaning & Commentary
Sanjaya, through this verse, reveals that the mere remembrance of the dialogue between the Supreme Lord Krishna and Arjuna is an act of supreme devotion that purifies the soul. This sacred discourse is not merely historical; it is an eternal bridge connecting the finite human consciousness to the infinite divine presence of Lord Krishna. By reflecting on the divine wisdom imparted by the Lord, the devotee experiences a continuous state of spiritual ecstasy and detachment from worldly dualities. Ultimately, this act of constant remembrance serves as a path to liberation, anchoring the mind in the blissful consciousness of the Lord of Yoga, Shri Krishna.