Chapter 18, Verse 77
तच्च संस्मृत्य संस्मृत्य रूपमत्यद्भुतं हरे: |
विस्मयो मे महानराजन्हृष्यामि च पुन: पुन: ॥77॥
tac ca saṁsmṛtya saṁsmṛtya rūpam aty-adbhutaṁ hareḥ |
vismayo me mahān rājan hṛṣyāmi ca punaḥ punaḥ
"O king, as I repeatedly recall that most wondrous and extraordinary form of Hari, I am struck with great amazement, and I rejoice again and again."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 18.77 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 18.77 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
Sanjaya, having been granted divine vision by Sage Vyasa, describes his internal state to King Dhritarashtra. He is overwhelmed by the 'Vishwarupa' (Universal Form) of Krishna. The repetition of 'saṁsmṛtya' (remembering) and 'punaḥ punaḥ' (again and again) indicates a state of 'bhava' where the memory of the divine is so potent that it triggers a continuous cycle of awe (vismaya) and spiritual ecstasy (harsha). This verse highlights that spiritual experiences are not just one-time events but can be relived and deepened through constant contemplation (manana).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 18.77?
O king, as I repeatedly recall that most wondrous and extraordinary form of Hari, I am struck with great amazement, and I rejoice again and again.