Chapter 18, Verse 72
कच्चिदेतच्छ्रुतं पार्थ त्वयैकाग्रेण चेतसा | कच्चिदज्ञानसम्मोह: प्रनष्टस्ते धनञ्जय ॥72॥
kaccid etac chrutaṁ pārtha tvayaikāgreṇa cetasā | kaccid ajñāna-sammohaḥ pranaṣṭas te dhanañjaya
"O Partha, has this been listened to by you with a one-pointed mind? O Dhananjaya, has your delusion caused by ignorance been destroyed?"
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 18.72 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 18.72 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
Shree Krishna, acting as the Jagadguru (Universal Teacher), concludes his discourse by checking the efficacy of his teaching. He asks Arjuna if he listened with undivided attention ('ekāgreṇa cetasā') and if his 'ajñāna-sammoha' (delusion arising from ignorance) has been eradicated. This highlights the Guru's compassion and the necessity of 'Shravana' (active listening) and 'Manana' (contemplation) in spiritual growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 18.72?
O Partha, has this been listened to by you with a one-pointed mind? O Dhananjaya, has your delusion caused by ignorance been destroyed?