श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता १८.६८ — य इमं परमं गुह्यम् — Benefits & How to Chant
श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता १८.६८ — य इमं परमं गुह्यम्
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता १८.६८ — य इमं परमं गुह्यम्
Glorifies the sharing of sacred wisdom as a supreme act of devotion
Promises that one who teaches the Gita lovingly attains the Lord
Encourages spreading spiritual knowledge among fellow devotees
Affirms that selfless teaching, done in devotion, is pleasing to God
Part of the Gita's own self-glorification (Gita Mahatmya)
Inspires service through sharing the Lord's message with others
How to Chant श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता १८.६८ — य इमं परमं गुह्यम्
Instructions
Recite this verse before sharing the Gita's teaching with others, embracing the act as supreme devotion to the Lord. As you chant, resolve to impart sacred wisdom selflessly and lovingly to fellow devotees, trusting Krishna's promise that such service leads undoubtedly to Him. It is fitting to recite when beginning satsang or any teaching of the scripture.
Spiritual Significance
It is held that those who selflessly share the Gita's wisdom perform a great service to the Lord and to humanity, and that Krishna's own promise here assures such devoted teachers of attaining Him without doubt.
Origin & History
Source: Bhagavad Gita Chapter 18, Verse 68
Author: Sage Veda Vyasa (Mahabharata, Bhishma Parva)
In the closing portion of the eighteenth chapter, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga, after imparting His supreme teaching, Krishna glorifies the Gita and those who engage with it. Here, in a verse belonging to the Gita's mahatmya, He promises that one who teaches this most secret knowledge to His devotees with supreme devotion will surely attain Him.