Chapter 18, Verse 73
अर्जुन उवाच | नष्टो मोह: स्मृतिर्लब्धा त्वत्प्रसादान्मयाच्युत | स्थितोऽस्मि गतसन्देह: करिष्ये वचनं तव ॥73॥
arjuna uvāca | naṣṭo mohaḥ smṛtirlabdhā tvatprasādānmayācyuta | sthito'smi gatasandehaḥ kariṣye vacanaṃ tava ||73||
"Arjuna said: My delusion is destroyed; I have regained my memory (wisdom) through Your grace, O Infallible One. I am now firmly established, my doubts have vanished. I will act according to Your word."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 18.73 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 18.73 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
This verse marks the climax of Arjuna's spiritual journey. After hearing the Bhagavad Gita, his 'moha' (delusion caused by ego and attachment) is replaced by 'smṛti' (the remembrance of his true nature and his relationship with the Divine). Crucially, Arjuna acknowledges that this realization is not merely a result of his intellectual prowess but is a gift of 'prasāda' (Divine Grace). He signifies his readiness to perform his 'dharma' not out of personal desire, but as an act of surrender to the Divine Will. The term 'Acyuta' is significant, addressing Krishna as the one who never fails His devotees.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 18.73?
Arjuna said: My delusion is destroyed; I have regained my memory (wisdom) through Your grace, O Infallible One. I am now firmly established, my doubts have vanished. I will act according to Your word.