Bhagavad Gita Essentials (2) – Chapter 18

The eighteenth chapter ‘Moksha Sannyasa Yoga’, starts with Arjuna’s question about the difference between sannyasa (renunciation) and tyaga (abandonment).

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Swami Advayananda

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The Final Message: Bhagavad Gita – Chapter 18

The Bhagavad Gita ends with a powerful promise that a life of freedom, peace and purpose is possible for each one of us.

In the 18th Chapter – Moksha Sannyasa Yoga, Arjuna asks a question many of us have silently wondered: What does it truly mean to let go? Is it about giving up life’s duties, or is it something deeper?

Sri Krishna’s answer takes us on a journey through:

Understanding the difference between renunciation and abandonment
How the three gunas (sattva, rajas, tamas) shape our mind and actions
Discovering our natural duties and how living them leads to perfection
Practical ways to keep the mind calm and prepared for meditation

And finally, Krishna leaves us with His most intimate guidance – “Take refuge in Me” – the supreme step to Liberation.

Chapter 18 is the final report and roadmap — summing up all that the Gita has to offer for a seeker’s spiritual journey.

The final message of Sri Krishna is beautifully brought out in this Chapter where one must completely surrender to the Lord and give up all agency of actions.

In this module, you will learn:

The threefold nature of knowledge, action and the doer
Why some efforts succeed while others fail
How to discover your path through your natural temperament
What perfection and Liberation really mean

The Gita’s final and most uplifting message – the path to freedom

Why join?

Because this chapter is not just the end of the Gita – it is the beginning of a life of clarity, joy, and inner strength. Whether you are new to the Gita or have studied it before, this series will help you see its teachings come alive in your own life.

Facilitator

Swami Advayananda was inspired by the teachings of the visionary saint Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda and joined Sandeepany Sadhanalaya, Mumbai, the Gurukula of the Chinmaya Mission, at a young age of 18. In 1992, on completing his Vedanta Course at the Sandeepany, he was blessed with Brahmacharya Diksha (dedicated spiritual life) from Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda. Later, in 2003, he was initiated into the sacred order of sannyasa by Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayananda. Presently, Swamiji is serving as the President of Chinmaya International Foundation (CIF) and as a Trustee of Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth (CVV).

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Number of Sessions: 17

About the Vedanta Vijnana Course

Organised by Chinmaya International Foundation (CIF), the Vedanta Vijnana Course – Essential Vedanta for a Transformed Life is a structured learning to enable you to begin your spiritual journey with a firm foundation to soar to that ultimate goal of Self-unfoldment. Designed by Swami Advayananda, this course will enable both a novice and a sincere seeker to study deeply the essentials of Vedanta to live a transformed life.

This Course covers the following texts:

Atmabodha

Bhagavad Gita Essentials (1) – Chapters 2 & 15

Mundaka Upanishad

Bhagavad Gita Essentials (2) – Chapter 18

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 18 is the culmination and marks the completion of the Course.

Prerequisite

Availability of a computer with audio/video internet conferencing facility etc. is mandatory.

Reference Text

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 18 with the commentary of Swami Chinmayananda, published by Central Chinmaya Mission Trust

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