Chapter 2, Verse 72
एषा ब्राह्मी स्थिति: पार्थ नैनां प्राप्य विमुह्यति | स्थित्वास्यामन्तकालेऽपि ब्रह्मनिर्वाणमृच्छति ॥72॥
eṣā brāhmī sthitiḥ pārtha naināṃ prāpya vimuhyati | sthitvásyām antakāle 'pi brahma-nirvāṇam ṛcchati ||
"O Partha, this is the state of being established in Brahman. One does not become deluded after attaining this. One attains identification with Brahman by being established in this state even in the closing years of one's life."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 2.72 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 2.72 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
This concluding verse of Chapter 2 defines 'Brāhmī sthiti'—the ultimate state of God-realization. Once a soul reaches this state through divine grace and the purification of the heart, the veil of Maya (illusion) is permanently lifted. This liberation (Moksha or Nirvana) involves the destruction of 'Sanchit Karmas' (accumulated past actions) and the transcendence of the three modes of material nature (Gunas). Crucially, Krishna emphasizes that even if this state is achieved in the final moments of life (antakāle), the soul achieves eternal union with the Divine, highlighting that it is never too late for spiritual awakening.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 2.72?
O Partha, this is the state of being established in Brahman. One does not become deluded after attaining this. One attains identification with Brahman by being established in this state even in the closing years of one's life.