“Fix your mind on Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, bow to Me; you will come to Me, I truly promise, for you are dear to Me.”
Key Teaching: Devotion and surrender to Krishna ensure liberation.
Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga, Bhakti Yoga.
Description:
Krishna urges Arjuna to fix his mind on Him, be devoted, sacrifice, and bow to Him, promising liberation as Arjuna is dear to Him. This verse, continuing 18.64, addresses Arjuna’s inquiry (2.9, 13.1, 18.1). The themes of guidance, as Krishna emphasizes devotion, dharma, as he supports Arjuna’s role, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga, as he discusses liberation, and Bhakti Yoga, as he stresses devotion, are central.
In the Mahabharata, Arjuna’s devotion (1.28–46) contrasts with Duryodhana’s ego (1.3–11). This teaching aligns with Bhakti Yoga (9.34) and Karma Yoga (2.47), emphasizing surrender. Krishna builds on teachings about devotion (18.64), promising liberation.
Philosophically, this verse encapsulates Bhakti Yoga, a theme Krishna refines with teachings on devotion (9.34). Arjuna’s path is clarified by complete surrender. The themes of Moksha Sannyasa Yoga and Bhakti Yoga underscore the Gita’s focus on divine love for liberation.
Sanjaya’s narration frames Krishna’s words objectively, emphasizing their promising clarity. This verse serves as a metaphor for life’s devotion, where surrender ensures liberation. Krishna’s teaching prepares readers to perform duties with divine love, aligning with liberation.
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