Chapter 18 Verse 75
Mokṣha Sanyās Yog
व्यासप्रसादाच्छ्रुतवानेतद्गुह्यमहं परम्।योगं योगेश्वरात्कृष्णात्साक्षात्कथयतः स्वयम्।।18.75।।
vyāsa-prasādāch chhrutavān etad guhyam ahaṁ param yogaṁ yogeśhvarāt kṛiṣhṇāt sākṣhāt kathayataḥ svayam
Word Meanings
| vyāsa-prasādāt | by the grace of Ved Vyas |
| śhrutavān | have heard |
| etat | this |
| guhyam | secret |
| aham | I |
| param | supreme |
| yogam | Yog |
| yoga-īśhvarāt | from the Lod of Yog |
| kṛiṣhṇāt | from Shree Krishna |
| sākṣhāt | directly |
| kathayataḥ | speaking |
| svayam | himself |
Translation
Through the grace of Vyasa, I have heard this supreme and most secret Yoga, directly from Krishna, the Lord of Yoga, Himself declaring it.
Philosophical Significance
Core Meaning
This verse shows that the deepest spiritual teaching was passed down through a true line: Vyasa heard it by grace, and Krishna himself spoke it. It points to the value of receiving wisdom from a living source and a trustworthy teacher.
Calling the teaching "supreme" and "secret" means it is not just intellectual. It becomes real when lived and experienced inside — a change in how you act and see life. Words point to it, but practice and inner readiness reveal it.
The verse also highlights humility and gratitude. Spiritual insight often comes when a person is ready and open, and through the support of guides and grace. Respecting that process helps keep the teaching alive and effective.
Life Application
- Seek guidance from sincere teachers or reliable texts, but test teachings through your own practice (meditation, self-reflection, right action).
- Be patient and open; deep insight grows slowly and often needs guidance and inner readiness.
- Show gratitude to those who share wisdom and support your growth.
Reflection Question
Who has helped open my understanding, and am I staying open to their guidance?