Srimad Bhagavad Gita Shloka 15.43

“Having known Me as the Supreme Lord of all worlds, the wise surrender to Me and attain the supreme peace.”
Key Teaching: Surrender to Krishna as Supreme Lord brings supreme peace.
Theme: Guidance, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga, Bhakti Yoga.
Description:
Krishna states that those who know Him as the Supreme Lord of all worlds surrender to Him and attain supreme peace. This verse, continuing 15.42, addresses Arjuna’s quest (2.9, 13.1). The themes of guidance, as Krishna emphasizes surrender, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga, as he points to liberation, and Bhakti Yoga, as he highlights devotion, are central.

In the Mahabharata, Arjuna’s devotion to Krishna (1.28–46) reflects this surrender, contrasting Duryodhana’s defiance (1.3–11). The teaching aligns with Bhakti Yoga (9.34), emphasizing complete surrender, and builds on enlightenment (15.42), linking it to peace.

Philosophically, the verse underscores surrender as the path to peace, a theme refined with teachings on devotion (9.34). Arjuna’s path is clarified by recognizing Krishna’s supremacy and surrendering fully. The Gita’s focus on Moksha Sannyasa Yoga emphasizes liberation through renunciation, while Bhakti Yoga highlights devotion’s role. The verse connects to Krishna’s universal form (11.9–46), reinforcing His divine authority.

Sanjaya’s narration ensures objective clarity. This verse serves as a metaphor for life’s peace, where surrender to Krishna liberates. Krishna’s teaching prepares readers to relinquish ego, aligning with moksha. The promise of peace resonates with Arjuna’s battlefield dilemma, urging surrender over conflict.