Verse 18.64 : Moksha Sanyasa Yoga "Liberation and Renunciation"
Verse 64 of 78
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The Translation
“Hear again My supreme word, the most confidential of all. Because you are exceedingly dear to Me, I speak this for your benefit.”
Commentary & Insights
Although Krishna has granted Arjuna absolute free will, His deep love and compassion for His disciple prompt Him to deliver one final, supreme instruction to ensure Arjuna's welfare and victory.
Practical Application
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Listen to advice born of genuine love and care, even if it challenges your current path or comfort.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- Why does Krishna emphasize that He is repeating this because Arjuna is 'exceedingly dear' (*iṣṭaḥ*) to Him? How does divine love open the heart to receive the highest truth?
- What is the difference between an instruction given out of authority versus one given out of pure love?
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18.64
सर्वगुह्यतमं भूयः शृणु मे परमं वचः
Although the teaching was concluded, the Lord speaks again because of His intense compassion and love for Arjuna. He wants to ensure that the ultimate path of surrender is deeply understood and practiced.