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यत्र योगेश्वरः कृष्णो यत्र पार्थो धनुर्धरः | तत्र श्रीर्विजयो भूतिर्ध्रुवा नीतिर्मतिर्मम ||१८-७८||
yatra yogeśvaraḥ kṛṣṇo yatra pārtho dhanurdharaḥ . tatra śrīrvijayo bhūtirdhruvā nītirmatirmama ||18-78||
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The Translation

“Wherever there is Krishna, the Lord of Yoga, and wherever there is Arjuna, the archer, there will certainly be wealth, victory, prosperity, and righteous morality; this is my firm opinion.”

Commentary & Insights

The final verse of the Bhagavad Gita acts as a summary of its entire philosophy, declaring that success and righteousness are guaranteed when human effort is aligned with divine wisdom and grace.

Practical Application
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Combine your best practical efforts (Arjuna) with alignment to your values and higher wisdom (Krishna) for true success.

Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
  • Why is success in life represented by the combination of both Krishna (divine grace/guidance) and Arjuna (focused action)? Why is neither one alone sufficient?
  • How does the Gita conclude not with a command to withdraw from the world, but with a promise of victory, wealth, and justice in the active world?

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18.78
यत्र योगेश्वरः कृष्णो यत्र पार्थो धनुर्धरः