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25 August 2026 · Bhagavad Gītā 18.63
इति ते ज्ञानमाख्यातं गुह्याद्गुह्यतरं मया । विमृश्यैतदशेषेण यथेच्छसि तथा कुरु ॥ ६३ ॥
iti te jñānam ākhyātaṃ guhyād guhyataraṃ mayā | vimṛśyaitad aśeṣeṇa yathecchasi tathā kuru || 63 ||
“Thus knowledge more secret than the secret has been declared to you by Me. Having reflected on it completely, act as you choose.”
Vedika literal rendering, checked against the original text
“Wisdom is not passive obedience. Hear the teaching, examine it completely, and take responsibility for the action you choose.”
Bhagavad Gītā 18.63
Vedika commentary
The freedom here is neither impulsiveness nor detachment from relationship. Arjuna has listened, questioned and received guidance; now he must deliberate and act. The verse respects agency while keeping choice answerable to truth, duty and consequence.
Vedika distinguishes the original Sanskrit, a literal rendering, and an interpretive paraphrase so that the words of the text are never confused with explanation.
Source
Bhagavad Gītā 18.63
Traditional commentary
Bhagavad Gītā 18.63–18.66; read within the Kṛṣṇa–Arjuna dialogue
Explanation
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