B.G 18.66
Abandon all other tendencies, come to me alone for refuge. I will liberate you from all sins; do not grieve.
Gīta Bhāshya 18.66
The renunciation of duty means renouncing the fruits of action. How otherwise is the recommendation for war?
The renunciation of duty means renouncing the fruits of action. How otherwise is the recommendation for war?
"He who gives up the fruits of his actions is truly called a renouncer."
- thus it is said.
Gīta Tātparya 18.66
The statement "abandon all other dharmas i.e. tendencies," implies "abandon all other remaining tendencies." Which means do your actions with the only recommended tendency - "take refuge in me alone", "with mind on me alone."
The statement "abandon all other dharmas, i.e. tendencies" implies "abandon all other tendencies." The ancient proverb in sanskrit states, "sarvadharmān" implies "all other remaining dharmas. Thus, the implied meaning here is to focus on the conclusions such as - "take refuge in me alone", "with mind on me", and so on.
"With the mind constantly engaged in the knowledge of the highest truth; here, dedication filled with utmost love for all; unbroken threefold worship through 'svabhāva', i.e. ones own nature; unwavering faith that He indeed protects; remembrance of I belonging to Him; surrendering to Him; - by this Lord Vishnu grants liberation."
- stated thus in the Mahavishnu Purana.
The term 'sarvapāpebhyo' implies the sins committed since time immemorial across various births. As sins may not have occurred in the present (birth). By implication postulate, "abandon dharmas" means "abandoning sins".
