Bhagavad Gita 2.71 — Vihaya Kaman Yah Sarvan — Benefits & How to Chant
श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता 2.71 — विहाय कामान्यः सर्वान्
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting Bhagavad Gita 2.71 — Vihaya Kaman Yah Sarvan
Reveals the direct path to lasting inner peace (shanti)
Frees the heart from craving, possessiveness and ego
Dissolves the sense of 'I' and 'mine' that binds the soul
Cultivates contentment and freedom from hankering (nihsprihah)
A powerful affirmation for renunciation and equanimity
Prepares the mind for the brahmi-sthiti (state of Brahman) named in the next verse
How to Chant Bhagavad Gita 2.71 — Vihaya Kaman Yah Sarvan
Instructions
Recite the verse and meditate on releasing one desire, one attachment, one assertion of ego at a time. Let the words nirmamo nirahankāraḥ remind you to relax the grip of 'mine' and 'I'. Conclude by resting in the silent peace (shanti) that arises when wanting subsides.
Spiritual Significance
Devotees who take this verse to heart are said to discover a peace that worldly gains cannot give nor losses take away; tradition holds that the egoless, desireless soul of this verse stands at the very threshold of moksha.
Origin & History
Source: Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verse 71
Author: Bhagavan Sri Krishna (as recorded by Maharishi Veda Vyasa)
As Chapter 2 draws to a close, Krishna completes his portrait of the enlightened sage with this verse on desirelessness. It answers Arjuna's question about how the wise live and act, declaring that peace belongs to those who have surrendered craving and ego. The verse is cherished as a concise map from desire to liberation.