Srimad Bhagavad Gita Shloka 18.72

“Have you heard this with singlepointed mind, O Partha? Has your delusion born of ignorance been dispelled, O Dhananjaya?”
Key Teaching: Krishna asks if Arjuna’s delusion has been dispelled by focused listening.
Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga, Jnana Yoga.
Description:
Krishna asks Arjuna if he has heard the Gita with a singlepointed mind and if his delusion born of ignorance has been dispelled. This verse, continuing 18.71, addresses Arjuna’s inquiry (2.9, 13.1, 18.1). The themes of guidance, as Krishna checks Arjuna’s understanding, dharma, as he supports Arjuna’s role, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga, as he discusses liberation, and Jnana Yoga, as he emphasizes wisdom, are central.

In the Mahabharata, Arjuna’s confusion (1.28–46) contrasts with his growing clarity (2.31). This teaching aligns with Jnana Yoga (13.12) and Karma Yoga (2.47), assessing Arjuna’s progress. Krishna builds on teachings about wisdom (18.63), seeking confirmation.

Philosophically, this verse reflects on the Gita’s impact, a theme Krishna refines with teachings on clarity (2.50). Arjuna’s path is clarified by dispelling ignorance. The themes of Moksha Sannyasa Yoga and Jnana Yoga underscore the Gita’s focus on wisdom for liberation.

Sanjaya’s narration frames Krishna’s words objectively, emphasizing their inquiring clarity. This verse serves as a metaphor for life’s clarity, where focus dispels delusion. Krishna’s teaching prepares readers to engage with divine wisdom attentively, aligning with liberation.