Srimad Bhagavad Gita Shloka 15.32

“For those who take refuge in Me, O Partha, though of sinful birth—women, Vaishyas, or Shudras—they too attain the supreme goal.”
Key Teaching: All who take refuge in Krishna attain the supreme goal, regardless of birth.
Theme: Guidance, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga, Bhakti Yoga.
Description:
Krishna declares that those who take refuge in Him, even if of sinful birth (women, Vaishyas, Shudras), attain the supreme goal. This verse, continuing 15.31, addresses Arjuna’s quest (2.9, 13.1). The themes of guidance, as Krishna emphasizes universal access, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga, as he points to liberation, and Bhakti Yoga, as he highlights devotion, are central.

In the Mahabharata, Arjuna’s inclusivity (1.28–46) aligns with this teaching, contrasting Duryodhana’s exclusivity (1.3–11). The teaching aligns with Bhakti Yoga (9.32), emphasizing universal liberation. Krishna builds on devotion’s power (15.31), extending it to all.

Philosophically, the verse underscores Bhakti’s inclusivity, a theme refined with teachings on equality (9.32). Arjuna’s path is clarified by recognizing universal access to Krishna. The themes of Moksha Sannyasa Yoga and Bhakti Yoga underscore the Gita’s focus on divine inclusivity.

Sanjaya’s narration ensures objective clarity. This verse serves as a metaphor for life’s equality, where devotion transcends birth. Krishna’s teaching prepares readers to seek refuge, aligning with liberation.