Chapter 18, Verse 71
श्रद्धावाननसूयश्च शृणुयादपि यो नर: | सोऽपि मुक्त: शुभाँल्लोकान्प्राप्नुयात्पुण्यकर्मणाम् ॥71॥
śhraddhāvān anasūyaśh cha śhṛiṇuyād api yo naraḥ | so ’pi muktaḥ śhubhāñl lokān prāpnuyāt puṇya-karmaṇām ||
"Even the person who hears this sacred dialogue with deep faith and without malice shall be liberated from sin and attain the auspicious worlds of the righteous."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 18.71 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 18.71 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
Lord Krishna emphasizes that intellectual mastery is not the only path to spiritual growth. Even the act of listening (Shravanam) is potent if done with the right attitude. 'Shraddha' (faith) provides the receptivity, while 'Anasuya' (freedom from malice/cavilling) ensures there is no ego-driven resistance to the truth. Such a listener, even if they don't fully grasp the complexities, is purified by the vibration of the divine words and earns the same merit as those who perform virtuous deeds, eventually reaching higher planes of consciousness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 18.71?
Even the person who hears this sacred dialogue with deep faith and without malice shall be liberated from sin and attain the auspicious worlds of the righteous.