Chapter 7, Verse 28
येषां त्वन्तगतं पापं जनानां पुण्यकर्मणाम् | ते द्वन्द्वमोहनिर्मुक्ता भजन्ते मां दृढव्रता: ॥28॥
yeṣāṃ tvantagataṃ pāpaṃ janānāṃ puṇyakarmaṇām | te dvandvamohanirmuktā bhajante māṃ dṛḍhavratāḥ
"But those persons of virtuous deeds, whose sin has come to an end, being freed from the delusion of dualities, worship Me with firm resolve."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 7.28 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 7.28 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
Lord Krishna explains the prerequisites for unwavering devotion. Spiritual progress is often blocked by the 'pāpa' (sinful tendencies) and 'dvandva-moha' (delusion of opposites like like/dislike, joy/sorrow). When a person consistently engages in 'puṇyakarma' (meritorious deeds), their past negative impressions are neutralized. This purification leads to a state of equanimity where one is no longer tossed around by the dualities of the material world, allowing them to fix their consciousness on the Divine with 'dṛḍhavratāḥ' (unshakeable determination).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 7.28?
But those persons of virtuous deeds, whose sin has come to an end, being freed from the delusion of dualities, worship Me with firm resolve.