Chapter 15, Verse 20
इति गुह्यतमं शास्त्रमिदमुक्तं मयानघ | एतद्बुद्ध्वा बुद्धिमान्स्यात्कृतकृत्यश्च भारत ॥20॥
iti guhyatamaṁ śāstram idam uktaṁ mayānagha | etad buddhvā buddhimān syāt kṛta-kṛtyaś ca bhārata
"O sinless one, this most secret scripture has thus been uttered by Me. Understanding this, one becomes wise and has his duties fulfilled, O scion of the Bharata dynasty."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 15.20 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 15.20 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
In this concluding verse of the 15th chapter, Krishna summarizes the Purushottama Yoga. He describes this knowledge as 'Guhyatamam' (the most confidential), as it reveals the relationship between the perishable (Kshara), the imperishable (Akshara), and the Supreme Person (Purushottama). Krishna addresses Arjuna as 'Anagha' (sinless), signifying that spiritual realization requires a pure heart. The promise is two-fold: one attains true wisdom (buddhimān) and reaches the state of 'kṛta-kṛtya'—the peak of human existence where one feels that everything that needed to be done has been accomplished, leading to total fulfillment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 15.20?
O sinless one, this most secret scripture has thus been uttered by Me. Understanding this, one becomes wise and has his duties fulfilled, O scion of the Bharata dynasty.