Srimad Bhagavad Gita Shloka 15.47

“This is the most secret teaching; knowing this, O Arjuna, you will fulfill all duties and come to Me.”
Key Teaching: The secret teaching fulfills duties and leads to Krishna.
Theme: Guidance, Jnana Yoga, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga, Bhakti Yoga.
Description:
Krishna declares that this most secret teaching, when known, enables Arjuna to fulfill all duties and come to Him. This verse, concluding Chapter 15, addresses Arjuna’s quest (2.9, 13.1). The themes of guidance, as Krishna summarizes the chapter, Jnana Yoga, as he emphasizes wisdom, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga, as he points to liberation, and Bhakti Yoga, as he highlights devotion, are central.

In the Mahabharata, Arjuna’s duty (1.28–46) aligns with this fulfillment, contrasting Duryodhana’s failure (1.3–11). The teaching aligns with Jnana Yoga (13.12) and Bhakti Yoga (9.34), emphasizing wisdom and devotion. Krishna builds on profound wisdom (15.46), linking it to duty.

Philosophically, the verse encapsulates Chapter 15’s essence, a theme refined with teachings on duty (2.47). Arjuna’s path is clarified by fulfilling duties through wisdom. The Gita’s focus on Moksha Sannyasa Yoga underscores liberation, while Bhakti Yoga ties it to Krishna. The verse connects to the Gita’s holistic goal (18.78).

Sanjaya’s narration ensures objective clarity. This verse serves as a metaphor for life’s fulfillment, where wisdom completes duties. Krishna’s teaching prepares readers to unite duty and devotion, aligning with moksha. The conclusion resonates with Arjuna’s warrior path.