“Even those bound by karma, if they take refuge in Me, are freed from bondage and attain the supreme goal.”
Key Teaching: Refuge in Krishna frees from karma and leads to liberation.
Theme: Guidance, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga.
Description:
Krishna assures that even those bound by karma, if they take refuge in Him, are freed from bondage and attain the supreme goal. This verse, continuing 15.35, addresses Arjuna’s quest (2.9, 13.1). The themes of guidance, as Krishna promises liberation, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga, as he emphasizes freedom, Bhakti Yoga, as he stresses devotion, and Karma Yoga, as he addresses bondage, are central.
In the Mahabharata, Arjuna’s duty (1.28–46) aligns with this freedom, contrasting Duryodhana’s bondage (1.3–11). The teaching aligns with Bhakti Yoga (9.34) and Karma Yoga (2.47), emphasizing liberation through refuge. Krishna builds on devotion (15.35), promising freedom.
Philosophically, the verse highlights devotion’s power over karma, a theme refined with teachings on Bhakti (9.34). Arjuna’s path is clarified by taking refuge. The themes of Moksha Sannyasa Yoga and Bhakti Yoga underscore the Gita’s focus on divine liberation.
Sanjaya’s narration ensures objective clarity. This verse serves as a metaphor for life’s freedom, where refuge transcends karma. Krishna’s teaching prepares readers to seek refuge, aligning with liberation.
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