तमेव शरणं गच्छ सर्वभावेन भारत।तत्प्रसादात्परां शान्तिं स्थानं प्राप्स्यसि शाश्वतम्
Arjuna is advised to take shelter in God alone.
Letting go of the need to control everything can coexist with care, help-seeking, and responsible action. A devotional reading of surrender should not require giving up your safety or agency.
Where could I accept support without abandoning responsibility?
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What does it mean to take shelter in Him with all your being, as mentioned in this teaching on Arjuna?
Taking shelter in Him with all your being means to completely surrender and devote oneself to God, trusting in His wisdom and grace without reservation.
Why is supreme peace and the eternal state promised through His grace in this teaching on Arjuna?
Supreme peace and the eternal state are promised through His grace because surrendering to God leads to liberation from worldly anxieties and the cycle of birth and death, thereby attaining a state of eternal bliss.
In Chapter 18, Verse 62, in this teaching on Arjuna, who is being addressed as 'Bharata'?
In this verse, Arjuna is being addressed as 'Bharata', which is a reference to his lineage from King Bharata.
How can one practically apply the teaching of taking shelter in God to attain peace?
One can practically apply this teaching by cultivating faith in God, regularly engaging in prayer and meditation, and aligning daily actions with divine principles, which helps in experiencing peace and spiritual fulfillment.
Flee unto Him for shelter with all thy being, O Bhârata; by His grace thou shalt obtain supreme peace, the everlasting dwelling-place.
What do “thy” and “thou” mean?
“Thy” means “your”; “thou” and “thee” mean “you”; “thine” means “yours.” This historical translation is preserved as published.