Chapter 18 Verse 58
Mokṣha Sanyās Yog
मच्चित्तः सर्वदुर्गाणि मत्प्रसादात्तरिष्यसि।अथ चेत्त्वमहङ्कारान्न श्रोष्यसि विनङ्क्ष्यसि।।18.58।।
mach-chittaḥ sarva-durgāṇi mat-prasādāt tariṣhyasi atha chet tvam ahankārān na śhroṣhyasi vinaṅkṣhyasi
Word Meanings
| mat-chittaḥ | by always remembering me |
| sarva | all |
| durgāṇi | obstacles |
| mat-prasādāt | by my grace |
| tariṣhyasi | you shall overcome |
| atha | but |
| chet | if |
| tvam | you |
| ahankārāt | due to pride |
| na śhroṣhyasi | do not listen |
| vinaṅkṣhyasi | you will perish |
Translation
Fixing your mind on Me, you shall, by My grace, overcome all obstacles; but if you will not hear Me due to egoism, you shall perish.
Philosophical Significance
Core Meaning
If you steady your mind on the Divine and act from that centered place, God’s grace will help you get past every difficulty. Holding a steady inner connection brings clarity, strength, and support beyond your own limited effort.
But if pride and ego make you ignore that inner guidance, you cut yourself off from help. Refusing humility closes your ears to wise advice and leads to unnecessary loss and suffering.
This verse points to surrender, not weakness. True surrender means keeping the heart open and the mind attentive so grace can work through you.
Life Application
- Begin and end your day with a short practice (prayer, breath, or a steady thought) to remind yourself of a larger purpose and invite guidance.
- When stressed or stuck, pause and ask for help instead of insisting on your own way; choose humility over proving you’re right.
- Accept feedback and plain facts without defending your ego; that openness prevents many preventable problems.
Reflection Question
Where is my pride blocking me from receiving help or wisdom right now?