श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता १८.६२ — तमेव शरणं गच्छ — Benefits & How to Chant
श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता १८.६२ — तमेव शरणं गच्छ
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता १८.६२ — तमेव शरणं गच्छ
A direct call to complete, wholehearted surrender to the Lord
Promises supreme peace (param shanti) to the surrendered devotee
Assures attainment of the eternal abode by the Lord's grace
Relieves anxiety by placing one's whole being in the Lord's care
Teaches that grace, not mere effort, bestows the highest peace
A comforting verse to recite in times of fear, grief or uncertainty
How to Chant श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता १८.६२ — तमेव शरणं गच्छ
Instructions
Chant this verse whenever the mind seeks rest and refuge. As you recite 'tam eva sharanam gachchha', let go of anxiety and offer your whole being to the Lord who dwells within the heart. Dwell on the promise of 'param shanti' — supreme peace — received by His grace. It is especially soothing to chant at night or before facing a difficult situation, settling the heart in surrender.
Spiritual Significance
Saints of the bhakti tradition testify that the moment a devotee surrenders wholeheartedly, the burden of life is lifted and an unshakeable peace descends — for the Lord Himself, dwelling in the heart, takes charge of the one who takes refuge in Him.
Origin & History
Source: Bhagavad Gita Chapter 18, Verse 62
Author: Sage Veda Vyasa (Mahabharata, Bhishma Parva)
In the eighteenth chapter, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga, Krishna reveals that the Supreme Lord resides in the hearts of all beings, guiding them by His power. He then lovingly urges Arjuna to surrender to that indwelling Lord with his whole being, promising supreme peace and the eternal abode through divine grace — a teaching that anticipates the Gita's final word on surrender.