Bhagavad Gita 18.66
By Vyasa (Bhagavad Gita) · संस्कृत
॥ શ્રી કૃષ્ણાય નમઃ ॥
Shri Krishnaya Namah
Bhagavad Gita 18.66
By Vyasa (Bhagavad Gita)
संस्कृत · Ancient · Shloka
Abandoning all dharmas, take refuge in Me alone.
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सर्वधर्मान्परित्यज्य मामेकं शरणं व्रज। अहं त्वा सर्वपापेभ्यो मोक्षयिष्यामि मा शुचः॥
Abandoning all dharmas, take refuge in Me alone. I shall liberate you from all sins; do not grieve.
Abandoning all dharmas, take refuge in Me alone.
Abandoning all dharmas, take refuge in Me alone.
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Abandoning all dharmas, take refuge in Me alone. I shall liberate you from all sins; do not grieve.
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