Srimad Bhagavad Gita Shloka 18.62

“Take refuge in Him alone with all your being, O Bharata; by His grace, you will attain supreme peace and the eternal abode.”
Key Teaching: Complete surrender to the Lord grants peace and liberation.
Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga, Bhakti Yoga.
Description:
Krishna urges Arjuna to take refuge in the Lord alone with all his being, promising supreme peace and the eternal abode by His grace. This verse, continuing 18.61, addresses Arjuna’s inquiry (2.9, 13.1, 18.1). The themes of guidance, as Krishna emphasizes surrender, dharma, as he supports Arjuna’s role, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga, as he discusses liberation, and Bhakti Yoga, as he stresses devotion, are central.

In the Mahabharata, Arjuna’s surrender (1.28–46) contrasts with Duryodhana’s ego (1.3–11). This teaching aligns with Bhakti Yoga (9.34) and Karma Yoga (2.47), emphasizing divine refuge. Krishna builds on teachings about surrender (18.56), promising liberation.

Philosophically, this verse highlights complete surrender, a theme Krishna refines with teachings on devotion (9.29). Arjuna’s path is clarified by total refuge in Krishna. The themes of Moksha Sannyasa Yoga and Bhakti Yoga underscore the Gita’s focus on divine grace for liberation.

Sanjaya’s narration frames Krishna’s words objectively, emphasizing their liberating clarity. This verse serves as a metaphor for life’s surrender, where refuge grants peace. Krishna’s teaching prepares readers to perform duties with divine devotion, aligning with liberation.