Verse 18.62 : Moksha Sanyasa Yoga "Liberation and Renunciation"
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The Translation
“Surrender unto Him alone with your whole being, O Bhārata (Arjuna). By His grace, you shall attain supreme peace and the eternal, imperishable abode.”
Commentary & Insights
Having explained that the Lord is the controller residing in the heart, Krishna provides Arjuna with the path to freedom: surrendering his individual ego-will to the supreme cosmic intelligence that directs all life.
Practical Application
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Mentally surrender your anxiety about the future to the universal flow, and focus entirely on the present moment.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- What does it mean to surrender with your 'whole being' (*sarva-bhāvena*)? How is this different from a half-hearted or intellectual surrender?
- How does the promise of 'supreme peace' (*parāṁ śāntim*) contrast with the temporary thrills and comforts of material success?
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18.62
तमेव शरणं गच्छ सर्वभावेन भारत
Surrender to the Lord who is the Self of all. Let your mind think of nothing else. By His grace, which manifests as self-realization, you will attain liberation from the cycle of birth and death, which is the eternal state of absolute peace.