Sanskrit Verse
Karpanya-doshopahata-svabhavah pricchami tvam dharma-sammudha-cetah yac chreyah syan nishchitam bruhi tan me shishyas te 'ham shadhi mam tvam prapannam
Translation & Meaning
Arjuna surrenders to Krishna as his disciple, confessing that his nature is overwhelmed by weakness and his mind is confused about his duty. He asks Krishna to tell him clearly what is best for him. This is the pivotal moment of surrender that invites the Gita's teaching.
Key Teachings
- •Surrender to the guru is the foundation of spiritual learning
- •Admitting confusion is the first step toward wisdom
- •Seeking guidance from higher wisdom resolves moral dilemmas
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