Bhagavad Gita Chapter 18 Verse 70 Meaning

And he who studies this sacred dialogue of ours, by him I shall have been worshipped through the sacrifice of wisdom; such is my conviction.

BG 18.70

अध्येष्यते च य इमं धर्म्यं संवादमावयोः।ज्ञानयज्ञेन तेनाहमिष्टः स्यामिति मे मतिः

adhyeṣhyate cha ya imaṁ dharmyaṁ saṁvādam āvayoḥ jñāna-yajñena tenāham iṣhṭaḥ syām iti me matiḥ

Meaning

And he who studies this sacred dialogue of ours, by him I shall have been worshipped through the sacrifice of wisdom; such is my conviction.

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Explanation & Life Application

This verse from Chapter 18 of the Bhagavad Gita highlights a practical insight: And he who studies this sacred dialogue of ours, by him I shall have been worshipped through the sacrifice of wisdom; such is my conviction.

In The Yoga of Liberation (Moksha Sanyasa Yoga), Krishna explains The conclusion of the Gita, summarizing all paths and encouraging Arjuna to surrender to God.

— Explained by the Nitya Team

Chapter Context

The conclusion of the Gita, summarizing all paths and encouraging Arjuna to surrender to God.

Key themes in this chapter include Liberation, Surrender, Duty, Grace.

When to Apply This Verse

  • •When you need steadiness while dealing with liberation
  • •When practicing surrender amid uncertainty
  • •When applying duty to real-life choices

Verse FAQs

What is the main idea of Bhagavad Gita 18.70?
And he who studies this sacred dialogue of ours, by him I shall have been worshipped through the sacrifice of wisdom; such is my conviction. This verse emphasizes liberation with clarity and purpose.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 18.70 in daily life?
Apply this teaching when making choices or doing your duties. Focus on surrender and keep your mind steady regardless of outcomes.

Related Verses

BG 18.2

The Blessed Lord said, "The sages understand sannyasa to be the renunciation of action with desire; the wise declare the abandonment of the fruits of all actions to be tyaga."

BG 18.5

Acts of sacrifice, gift, and austerity should not be abandoned, but should be performed; for sacrifice, gift, and austerity are the purifiers of the wise.

BG 1.1

Dhritarashtra said, "What did my people and the sons of Pandu do when they had assembled together, eager for battle, on the holy plain of Kurukshetra, O Sanjaya?"

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