Bhagavad Gita
– Charama Śloka
The Charama Śloka (चरम श्लोक) means “the final / ultimate verse.”
It refers to Chapter 18, Verse 66 of the Bhagavad Gita — considered the essence of the Gita’s teaching.
Sanskrit Verse (18.66)
सर्वधर्मान् परित्यज्य मामेकं शरणं व्रज।
अहं त्वां सर्वपापेभ्यो मोक्षयिष्यामि मा शुचः॥
Transliteration
Sarva-dharmān parityajya mām ekaṁ śaraṇaṁ vraja
Ahaṁ tvāṁ sarva-pāpebhyo mokṣayiṣyāmi mā śucaḥ
English Meaning
“Abandon all forms of duty (dharmas) and surrender unto Me alone.
I shall liberate you from all sins; do not grieve.”
Spoken by Krishna to Arjuna.
Why It Is Called “Charama” (Ultimate)?
Because it summarizes the Gita’s core message:
- Beyond karma (action)
- Beyond jnana (knowledge)
- Beyond complex duties
👉 Complete surrender (śaraṇāgati) to the Divine is the highest path.
Philosophical Importance
In Sri Vaishnavism, this verse is central to the doctrine of prapatti (total surrender).
Simple Meaning
“Let go of ego and self-reliance alone — take refuge in the Divine. Grace will do the rest.”
If you want, I can also explain how different Vedanta schools (Advaita, Vishishtadvaita, Dvaita) interpret this verse differently.
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