Chapter 18 Verse 77
Mokṣha Sanyās Yog
तच्च संस्मृत्य संस्मृत्य रूपमत्यद्भुतं हरेः। विस्मयो मे महान् राजन् हृष्यामि च पुनः पुनः।।18.77।।
tach cha sansmṛitya saṁsmṛitya rūpam aty-adbhutaṁ hareḥ vismayo ye mahān rājan hṛiṣhyāmi cha punaḥ punaḥ
Word Meanings
| tat | that |
| cha | and |
| sansmṛitya saṁsmṛitya | remembering repeatedly |
| rūpam | cosmic form |
| ati | most |
| adbhutam | wonderful |
| hareḥ | of Lord Krishna |
| vismayaḥ | astonishment |
| me | my |
| mahān | great |
| rājan | King |
| hṛiṣhyāmi | I am thrilled with joy |
| cha | and |
| punaḥ punaḥ | over and over again |
Translation
And, remembering again and again that most wonderful form of Hari, I am filled with great wonder, O King; and I rejoice again and again.
Philosophical Significance
Core Meaning
Arjuna says that by remembering Krishna’s marvelous cosmic form again and again, he is filled with deep wonder and repeated joy. This verse points to the power of keeping a living memory of the divine vision in the heart.
Philosophically, repeated remembrance turns a single spiritual experience into a steady inner state. Wonder and joy are not just emotions here; they are ways the heart stays connected to truth and softness, loosening pride and fear.
The verse also shows that spiritual life is ongoing, not a one-time event. Returning often to awe keeps life sacred and helps one act from clarity rather than habit.
Life Application
- Spend a minute each day recalling a moment of beauty or grace that moved you; let that feeling steady your mood.
- When you feel stressed or proud, pause and remember something that fills you with wonder to soften your view and reset your actions.
- Keep a simple practice (a short prayer, image, or breath) that brings your attention back to what feels sacred in life.
Reflection Question
What small moment of wonder can I recall now to change how I feel and act today?