Chapter 18: Moksha-sannyasa-yoga:: Verse 71
श्रद्धावाननसूयश्च श्रृणुयादपि यो नर: ।
सोऽपि मुक्त: शुभाँल्लोकान्प्राप्नुयात्पुण्यकर्मणाम् ॥
śraddhāvān-anasūyaśca śṛṇuyād-api yo nara:
so’pi mukta: śubhān-lokān-prāpnuyāt-puṇya-karmaṇām – 18.71
Whosoever listens to this discourse with attention, and is free from envious distractions, also becomes liberated. He attains the auspicious worlds of the holy performers.
Chapter 18: Moksha-sannyasa-yoga: - Verse 71
Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha
Krishna has explained the merits of exposing this dialogue to those interested in listening to it faithfully. Equally so, he has evaluated the merit of studying the discourse with faith and attention. He now speaks about whoever listens to the exposition, wherever and whenever it takes place. By this Krishna completes the real benefits of exposition and reception.
Those who listen with attention to the exposition of the dialogue will also be freed. They will rise to the worlds reserved for those given to holy and noble deeds. Thus even listening to Gita gets a befitting reward.
In short, everything about the Kurukshetra dialogue is holy and rewarding. To publish the dialogue, comment on it, introduce or gift its copy to anyone – all these are benedictory. What a consoling and fulfilling note! With the discussion coming to an end, Krishna knew how his exposition of guiding, elevating and enlightening humanity, is ever relevant!
