Chapter 18 Verse 74
Mokṣha Sanyās Yog
सञ्जय उवाचइत्यहं वासुदेवस्य पार्थस्य च महात्मनः।संवादमिममश्रौषमद्भुतं रोमहर्षणम्।।18.74।।
sañjaya uvācha ity ahaṁ vāsudevasya pārthasya cha mahātmanaḥ saṁvādam imam aśhrauṣham adbhutaṁ roma-harṣhaṇam
Word Meanings
| sañjayaḥ uvācha | Sanjay said |
| iti | thus |
| aham | I |
| vāsudevasya | of Shree Krishna |
| pārthasya | Arjun |
| cha | and |
| mahā-ātmanaḥ | the noble hearted soul |
| saṁvādam | conversation |
| imam | this |
| aśhrauṣham | have heard |
| adbhutam | wonderful |
| roma-harṣhaṇam | which causes the hair to stand on end |
Translation
Sanjaya said, Thus, I have heard this wonderful dialogue between Krishna and the high-souled Arjuna, which causes one's hair to stand on end.
Philosophical Significance
Core Meaning
Sanjaya's statement honors the power of the dialogue he has witnessed. Hearing the exchange between Krishna and Arjuna moves him deeply — a sign that true spiritual teaching touches the whole person, not just the mind.
The verse shows that listening with openness can awaken awe, courage, and clarity. The story is not merely information; it is a living guidance meant to transform how one faces duty, fear, and choice.
By recording and sharing this dialogue, Sanjaya reminds us that wisdom is passed from teacher to learner and then into life. The witness’s reaction invites us to receive teachings with respect and let them change our behavior.
Life Application
- Give serious attention to sincere spiritual teachings: listen without distraction and reflect on how they affect you.
- Let one clear insight guide a small daily action (duty, patience, detachment) rather than keeping it only as an idea.
- Share what helps you honestly and simply, so others can also be inspired.
Reflection Question
What teaching or experience has moved you deeply, and how will you let it change one small thing in your daily life?