Chapter 18 Verse 73
Mokṣha Sanyās Yog
अर्जुन उवाचनष्टो मोहः स्मृतिर्लब्धा त्वत्प्रसादान्मयाच्युत।स्थितोऽस्मि गतसन्देहः करिष्ये वचनं तव।।18.73।।
arjuna uvācha naṣhṭo mohaḥ smṛitir labdhā tvat-prasādān mayāchyuta sthito ‘smi gata-sandehaḥ kariṣhye vachanaṁ tava
Word Meanings
| arjunaḥ uvācha | Arjun said |
| naṣhṭaḥ | dispelled |
| mohaḥ | illusion |
| smṛitiḥ | memory |
| labdhā | regained |
| tvat-prasādāt | by your grace |
| mayā | by me |
| achyuta | Shree Krishna, the infallible one |
| sthitaḥ | situated |
| asmi | I am |
| gata-sandehaḥ | free from doubts |
| kariṣhye | I shall act |
| vachanam | instructions |
| tava | your |
Translation
Arjuna said, "My delusion has been destroyed, for I have gained my knowledge (memory) through Your grace, O Krishna. I am now free from doubts. I will act according to Your word."
Philosophical Significance
Core Meaning
Arjuna says his confusion is gone because, by Krishna’s grace, he has remembered what is true. That "memory" means remembering his duty, his deeper self, and the right way to act.
This shows how clear knowledge ends doubt and gives the courage to move forward. Grace or wise guidance can open the mind so action becomes natural and confident.
Spiritually, it teaches humility to accept guidance and the need to combine inner clarity with willing action. True freedom comes when knowledge removes fear and you act according to what you know is right.
Life Application
- When you feel confused, pause and seek calm — reflect on your core values or ask trusted guidance to regain clarity.
- Use simple practices (short prayer, meditation, or honest reflection) to open your mind to insight and let go of tangled thoughts.
- Once clarity comes, commit to a clear, value-based action without over-worrying about every outcome.
Reflection Question
What one doubt can I let go of today so I can act in line with what I truly know is right?