Shri Bhagavad Gita Chapter 15, Verse 20

Sanskrit Verse:
इति गुह्यतमं शास्त्रमिदमुक्तं मयानघ।
एतद्बुद्ध्वा बुद्धिमान्स्यात्कृतकृत्यश्च भारत।। 20।।

Transliteration:
Iti guhyatamaṃ śāstram idam uktaṃ mayānagha।
Etad buddhvā buddhimān syāt kṛtakṛtyaś ca bhārata।।

Translation:
Thus, I have explained to you this most secretive scripture, O sinless one. By understanding this, a person becomes wise and achieves the fulfillment of all duties, O Arjuna.

Meaning:

1. The Essence of Knowledge: Lord Krishna concludes Chapter 15 by describing this teaching as the most profound and secret knowledge (guhyatamam śāstram), encompassing the essence of spiritual wisdom.
2. Addressing Arjuna: Krishna refers to Arjuna as "sinless" (anagha), emphasizing his purity and receptivity to this supreme knowledge.
3. Attaining Wisdom: Understanding this teaching grants true wisdom (buddhimān syāt), which leads to discernment of the eternal truth and liberation from ignorance.
4. Fulfillment of Duties: A person who imbibes this wisdom becomes kṛtakṛtya—one who has achieved all that is to be achieved, fulfilling life’s ultimate purpose.
5. Conclusion of the Chapter: This verse emphasizes the transformative power of divine knowledge, which guides one to spiritual realization and inner contentment.

This verse serves as the culmination of the teachings in Chapter 15, highlighting the ultimate goal of wisdom and spiritual fulfillment.

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