"eṣā brāhmī sthitiḥ pārtha naināṃ prāpya vimuhyati ." — Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verse 72

Shloka 2.72

एषा ब्राह्मी स्थितिः पार्थ नैनां प्राप्य विमुह्यति | स्थित्वास्यामन्तकालेऽपि ब्रह्मनिर्वाणमृच्छति ||२-७२||

eṣā brāhmī sthitiḥ pārtha naināṃ prāpya vimuhyati . sthitvāsyāmantakāle.api brahmanirvāṇamṛcchati ||2-72||

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The Translation

“This is the divine state, O Partha. Attaining this, one is never deluded again. Established in this state even at the hour of death, one attains liberation in the Supreme.”

Commentary & Insights

Historical Context

Krishna concludes Chapter 2 by describing the state of Brahman, promising that anyone established in this state, even at the moment of death, attains ultimate liberation.

The Sacred Meaning

Modern Relevance

"And whoever, at the time of death, leaves their body remembering Me alone, at once attains My nature. Of this there is no doubt."

Verse 18.55 — Entering the Divine Read Verse

"Through loving devotion, one knows Me in truth, who and what I am. Having known Me in truth, they immediately enter into My divine being."

Sages' Views

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Adi Shankara

Advaita Vedanta

This is the state of resting in Brahman, achieved by renouncing all actions and desires. Once attained, the yogi is free from delusion. If they stay in this state even at the last moment of life, they attain Brahma-nirvana—complete absorption in the non-dual Bliss.

॥ इति ॥

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Ramanujacharya

Vishishtadvaita

This is the state of steady devotion that leads to the Self. If a person stays in this state at the hour of death, they are freed from all material bodies and attain the eternal communion with God.

॥ इति ॥

Practical Application

End your day by resting in pure awareness. Let go of the story of your life, your name, and your worries, and simply rest in the peaceful sense of 'I am.'

Reflections & Notes

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Self-Reflection Prompts

If this divine state is always available, what is keeping you from stepping into it right now?
How does the idea of 'Brahma-nirvana' change your relationship with the fear of death and aging?

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2.72

एषा ब्राह्मी स्थितिः पार्थ नैनां प्राप्य विमुह्यति