Bhagavad Gita 18.71 · Krishna
Even just listening
श्रद्धावाननसूयश्च शृणुयादपि यो नरः।
सोऽपि मुक्तः शुभाँल्लोकान्प्राप्नुयात्पुण्यकर्मणाम्॥
śraddhāvānanasūyaśca śṛṇuyādapi yo naraḥso’api muktaḥ śubhā’Nllokānprāpnuyātpuṇyakarmaṇām
Even one who simply listens with faith, without scorn, will be freed, and reach the bright worlds of those who do good.
Words
- śraddhā
What it means
Krishna offers a beautiful inclusion. Even someone who only listens, with shraddha, trust, and without mocking, will be freed and reach the worlds of good people. You don't have to be a scholar or a saint. An open, listening heart is enough to begin.
The story
Krishna thinks of ordinary people who will never study Sanskrit, but will hear the Gita at a family gathering, or in an app like this one. They're included too.
In your life
Think of a busy parent who listens to a few minutes of something wise on their commute each day. That counts. Keep listening, with an open heart.
An open, listening heart is enough to begin.