सर्वकर्माण्यपि सदा कुर्वाणो मद्व्यपाश्रय: | मत्प्रसादादवाप्नोति शाश्वतं पदमव्ययम् || 56 || |
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“By always performing all actions while taking refuge in Me, one attains My grace and reaches the eternal, imperishable abode.”
Lord Krishna emphasizes the significance of surrendering all actions to Him and seeking His grace in order to attain the eternal spiritual realm.
The verse states that one should perform all actions, whether they be mundane or spiritual, with the understanding that they are ultimately dedicated to the divine. By doing so, by taking refuge in the divine and offering all actions to Him, one opens oneself to the grace and blessings of the divine.
When actions are performed with the awareness of the divine presence and with the intention of pleasing and serving the divine, they become a means of spiritual upliftment and transformation. By aligning one’s actions with the divine will and seeking the divine’s guidance and support, one transcends the limitations of ego and personal desires, and moves towards a state of selflessness and devotion.
Attaining the grace of the divine is not only a result of external actions, but also an inner attitude of surrender, trust, and devotion. It is the recognition that one is dependent on the divine for all outcomes and that one’s efforts are supported and guided by the divine. By cultivating this attitude and seeking the divine’s grace, one receives the divine’s blessings and protection on the spiritual journey.
The verse concludes by stating that through attaining the divine’s grace, one reaches the eternal and imperishable abode. This refers to the ultimate goal of spiritual liberation and union with the divine. It is the state of transcending the cycle of birth and death, and merging with the eternal divine consciousness.