Verse 18.71 : Moksha Sanyasa Yoga "Liberation and Renunciation"
Verse 71 of 78
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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
Even hearing the text without criticism (anasūyā) sown with trust (śraddhā) bears fruit. It purifies the mind of the hearer, laying the foundation for future lifetimes of spiritual enquiry.