Chapter 7, Verse 29
जरामरणमोक्षाय मामाश्रित्य यतन्ति ये |
ते ब्रह्म तद्विदु: कृत्स्नमध्यात्मं कर्म चाखिलम् ॥ 29 ॥
jarā-maraṇa-mokṣāya mām āśritya yatanti ye |
te brahma tad viduḥ kṛtsnam adhyātmaṁ karma chākhilam ||
"Those who strive for liberation from old age and death by taking refuge in Me, they know that Brahman, the entire individual self, and the totality of cosmic action (karma)."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 7.29 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 7.29 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
Lord Krishna explains that spiritual seekers who surrender to the Divine and seek liberation from the cycle of birth and death are blessed with a comprehensive understanding. They do not just gain theoretical knowledge, but a holistic realization of the Absolute Truth (Brahman), their own spiritual identity (Adhyātman), and the complex science of work (Karma). This knowledge is granted through divine grace to those who move beyond intellectual pride and take shelter in the Supreme.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 7.29?
Those who strive for liberation from old age and death by taking refuge in Me, they know that Brahman, the entire individual self, and the totality of cosmic action (karma).