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Bhagavad Gita 18.66
‘Mā śucaḥ’ — do not grieve. When everything feels too much, there is a place to rest.
Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 18, Verse 66
सर्वधर्मान्परित्यज्य मामेकं शरणं व्रज।
अहं त्वा सर्वपापेभ्यो मोक्षयिष्यामि मा शुचः॥
sarva-dharmān parityajya mām ekaṁ śaraṇaṁ vraja
ahaṁ tvā sarva-pāpebhyo mokṣayiṣyāmi mā śucaḥ
Translation
Setting aside all other duties, take refuge in me alone. I will free you from all wrongs — do not grieve.
हिन्दी भावार्थ
सब धर्मों को छोड़कर केवल मेरी शरण में आओ। मैं तुम्हें सब पापों से मुक्त कर दूँगा — शोक मत करो।
In simple words Interpretation
‘Mā śucaḥ’ — do not grieve. When everything feels too much, there is a place to rest.
Context
Often called the culmination of the Gita's teaching. Its final words, 'mā śucaḥ' — do not grieve — are among the most comforting in the text.
When this may help
When you feel overwhelmed by everything you're supposed to do, or by guilt and worry.
Reflection question
What would it feel like to put the weight down, just for a few minutes?
A small practice
Lie down for five minutes today. Let the floor or bed hold your full weight.
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