Gita 7.28

Chapter 7: Knowledge & Realization

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Gita 7.28
येषां त्वन्तगतं पापं जनानां पुण्यकर्मणाम्। ते द्वन्द्वमोहनिर्मुक्ता भजन्ते मां दृढव्रताः।।

yeṣāṁ tv anta-gataṁ pāpaṁ janānāṁ puṇya-karmaṇām te dvandva-moha-nirmuktā bhajante māṁ dṛḍha-vratāḥ

"But those whose sins have ended, who perform virtuous deeds, who are freed from the delusion of duality—they worship Me with firm resolve."

What This Means:

When negative karma has been exhausted through virtuous action, and the delusion of duality fades, people worship Krishna with unwavering commitment (dridha-vrata). Purity of action leads to clarity of vision.

Going Deeper:

This shows the connection between ethics and enlightenment. It's not that 'good people' are rewarded; it's that virtuous action purifies the mind, making it capable of seeing beyond duality.

How To Apply This:

Your ethical choices affect your spiritual perception. Virtuous living isn't just morally right—it clears the lens through which you see reality. Bad actions cloud vision; good actions clarify it.

Key Sanskrit Terms:

Anta-gata pāpa= Sins having endedPuṇya-karma= Virtuous deedsDṛḍha-vrata= Firm resolve, steady vow