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श्रद्धावाननसूयश्च शृणुयादपि यो नरः | सोऽपि मुक्तः शुभाँल्लोकान्प्राप्नुयात्पुण्यकर्मणाम् ||१८-७१||
śraddhāvānanasūyaśca śṛṇuyādapi yo naraḥ . so.api muktaḥ śubhā.Nllokānprāpnuyātpuṇyakarmaṇām ||18-71||
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The Translation

“Even the person who merely hears it with faith and without envy shall be liberated and attain the auspicious realms of the righteous.”

Commentary & Insights

Krishna makes the teaching highly inclusive, stating that even those who cannot read or fully understand the philosophy can benefit by simply listening to it with faith.

Practical Application
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Practice active, non-judgmental listening when someone shares their heart with you today.

Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
  • Why is 'listening with faith' (*śraddhāvān*) powerful enough to liberate a person? How does sound energy impact our subconscious mind?
  • How does removing cynicism (*asūyā*) open the doors of the heart to receive spiritual benefits?

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18.71
श्रद्धावाननसूयश्च शृणुयादपि यो नरः