इति गुह्यतमं शास्त्रमिदमुक्तं मयानघ ।
एतद्बुद्ध्वा बुद्धिमान्स्यात्कृतकृत्यश्च भारत ॥ २० ॥
iti guhyatamaṁ śhāstram idam uktaṁ mayānagha
etad buddhvā buddhimān syāt kṛita-kṛityaśh cha bhārata
श्लोक २०: हे निष्पाप अर्जुन, मैंने वैदिक शास्त्रों से इस गहन गोपनीय ज्ञान को तुम्हारे सामने प्रकट किया है। इसे समझने से व्यक्ति आत्मज्ञान प्राप्त करता है और अपने प्रयासों में पूर्णता प्राप्त करता है।
Shloka 20: Thus, I have revealed to you, O sinless Arjuna, this profound confidential wisdom from the Vedic scriptures. Understanding this, one attains enlightenment and attains perfection in his endeavors.
In Bhagavad Gita verse 15.20, Lord Krishna concludes the Purushottama Yoga chapter with a profound statement about the highest spiritual knowledge. He tells Arjuna, "This is the most confidential part of the Vedic scriptures, O sinless one, and it is disclosed now by Me. Whoever understands this will become wise, and his endeavors will know perfection."
The verse begins with Krishna referring to the knowledge He has just shared as "guhyatamam" - the most confidential or secret teaching. This isn't merely hidden information but represents the deepest essence of spiritual wisdom. What makes this teaching so special is that it reveals Krishna's position as Purushottama - the Supreme Person who transcends both the perishable (kshara) and the imperishable (akshara) aspects of existence that He described in the previous verses.
Krishna addresses Arjuna as "anagha" (sinless one), indicating that such profound knowledge can only be fully grasped by someone whose heart is pure and free from the contamination of excessive pride, envy, and other negative qualities that obstruct spiritual understanding. This term highlights the importance of inner purity and receptivity when approaching the deepest spiritual truths.
The verse then reveals the extraordinary outcome of understanding this teaching: "etad buddhvā buddhimān syāt" - by understanding this, one becomes truly wise or enlightened. This isn't ordinary intelligence but a profound spiritual awakening that transforms one's entire perspective on life. When we truly comprehend Krishna as the Supreme Person and the source of everything, our fragmented understanding of reality becomes whole and integrated.
Most remarkably, Krishna declares "kṛta-kṛtyaś ca" - one who understands this teaching has accomplished everything that needs to be accomplished in life. This is a powerful statement about life's ultimate purpose. Among countless possible achievements, knowledge of the Supreme Truth represents the highest fulfillment. All other accomplishments, while potentially valuable, are ultimately incomplete without this central realization.
This verse effectively serves as the culmination of the journey Krishna has been guiding Arjuna through in this chapter. Beginning with the metaphor of the upside-down tree representing material existence, Krishna has systematically revealed the nature of this world, the position of the individual soul, and finally His own supreme position beyond both. The teaching moves from the complexity of material entanglement to the clarity of spiritual understanding, with Krishna as the ultimate destination.
The significance of this verse lies in its promise of complete fulfillment through spiritual knowledge. In a world where people constantly search for meaning and purpose through countless paths and endeavors, Krishna offers a direct answer: know Me as the Supreme Person, understand your relationship with Me, and engage in loving service to Me. This knowledge doesn't just add to our collection of information—it transforms our very identity, values, and the way we engage with everything in life. When we truly internalize this teaching, we discover that the purpose we've been searching for has always been present, waiting to be recognized.
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