Transformation

Vishaya vinivartante niraharasya dehinah, rasa-varjam raso 'py asya param drishtva nivartate

The objects of the senses turn away from those who abstain from them, but the taste remains. However, even this taste ceases for those who have seen the Supreme.

Sadrsham ceshtate svasyah prakritir jnanavaan api, prakritiim yaanti bhutani nigrahah kim karishyati

Even a person of knowledge acts according to their own nature. All beings follow their nature — what will repression achieve? One cannot go against one's deep nature; transformation, not suppression, is the path.

Api ced asi papebhyah sarvebhyah papa-krit-tamah, sarvam jnana-plavenaiva vrjinam santarishyasi

Even if you are the most sinful of all sinners, once you are situated in the boat of transcendental knowledge, you will be able to cross over the ocean of miseries.

Api chet suduracharo bhajate mam ananya-bhak, sadhur eva sa mantavyah samyag vyavasito hi sah

Even if someone commits the most abominable actions, if they worship Me with exclusive devotion, they are to be considered saintly, for they have made the proper resolve.

Kshipram bhavati dharmatma shashvac-chantim nigacchati, kaunteya pratijanihi na me bhaktah pranashyati

Quickly they become righteous and attain lasting peace. O son of Kunti, declare it boldly that My devotee never perishes.

Prakriti purusham chaiva viddhy anadi ubhav api, vikarams cha gunams chaiva viddhi prakriti-sambhavan

Know that both Prakriti (matter) and Purusha (consciousness) are beginningless. Know also that all transformations and the three qualities (gunas) are born of Prakriti. Both material nature and the conscious observer have always existed without a prior cause.

Arjuna uvaca: Nashto mohah smritir labdha tvat-prasadan mayacyuta, sthito 'smi gata-sandehah karishye vacanam tava

Arjuna said: O infallible Krishna, my illusion is dispelled, and by Your grace I have regained memory. I am now firm and free from doubt, and am prepared to act according to Your instructions.