Chapter 18, Verse 74
सञ्जय उवाच | इत्यहं वासुदेवस्य पार्थस्य च महात्मन: | संवादमिममश्रौषमद्भुतं रोमहर्षणम् ॥74॥
sañjaya uvāca | ity ahaṁ vāsudevasya pārthasya ca mahātmanaḥ | saṁvādam imam aśrauṣam adbhutaṁ roma-harṣaṇam
"Sanjaya said: I thus heard this conversation of Vasudeva and of the great-souled Partha, which is unique and makes one's hair stand on end."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 18.74 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 18.74 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
Sanjaya concludes his reporting of the Gita by expressing his profound state of spiritual ecstasy. He refers to Arjuna as 'Mahatmanah' (the great-souled) because Arjuna has surrendered to the Divine. The term 'Roma-harṣhaṇam' (hair standing on end) signifies 'Sāttvika-bhāva'—the involuntary physical manifestations of intense devotional emotion (Bhakti). This highlights that the Gita is not just a philosophical lecture but a transformative experience that affects the entire being—mind, soul, and body.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 18.74?
Sanjaya said: I thus heard this conversation of Vasudeva and of the great-souled Partha, which is unique and makes one's hair stand on end.