Chapter 2, Verse 52
यदा ते मोहकलिलं बुद्धिर्व्यतितरिष्यति | तदा गन्तासि निर्वेदं श्रोतव्यस्य श्रुतस्य च ॥52॥
yadā te moha-kalilaṁ buddhir vyatitariṣhyati | tadā gantāsi nirvedaṁ śhrotavyasya śhrutasya cha
"When your intellect crosses the mire of delusion, then you will attain indifference to what has been heard and what is yet to be heard."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 2.52 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 2.52 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
Lord Krishna explains that spiritual maturity is reached when the intellect (Buddhi) rises above the 'moha-kalilam'—the dense forest or mire of confusion and material attachment. At this stage, a seeker develops 'Nirvedam' (dispassion or divine indifference). This indifference is specifically directed toward ritualistic promises of the Vedas or any worldly teachings (shrutasya/shrotavyasya) that focus solely on material gains, heavens, or sensory pleasures, shifting the focus instead toward the eternal Truth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 2.52?
When your intellect crosses the mire of delusion, then you will attain indifference to what has been heard and what is yet to be heard.