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Moksha Sannyasa Yoga (Samskrit: मोक्षसन्न्यासयोगः) is the title of the last ie. the eighteenth chapter of the [[Bhagavad Gita (भगवद्गीता)|Bhagavad Gita]]. It is a summary of the foregoing portions of the Gita and covers the important points discussed therein. It is in this chapter that Arjuna's despondency finally sees the light of triumphant self-mastery, strength and bold resoluteness.<ref>Swami Sivananda (2000), [https://holybooks-lichtenbergpress.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/BHAGAVAD-GITA-By-SRI-SWAMI-SIVANANDA.pdf Bhagavad Gita], Uttar Pradesh: The Divine Life Society, The Yoga of Liberation by Renunciation.</ref>   

Moksha Sannyasa Yoga (Samskrit: मोक्षसन्न्यासयोगः) is the title of the last ie. the eighteenth chapter of the [[Bhagavad Gita (भगवद्गीता)|Bhagavad Gita]]. It is a summary of the foregoing portions of the Gita and covers the important points discussed therein. It is in this chapter that Arjuna's despondency finally sees the light of triumphant self-mastery, strength and bold resoluteness.<ref name=":0">Swami Sivananda (2000), [https://holybooks-lichtenbergpress.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/BHAGAVAD-GITA-By-SRI-SWAMI-SIVANANDA.pdf Bhagavad Gita], Uttar Pradesh: The Divine Life Society, The Yoga of Liberation by Renunciation.</ref>   

== परिचयः ॥ Introduction ==

== परिचयः ॥ Introduction ==

The eighteenth Chapter is the conclusion of Bhagavad Gita. Therefore, it covers in brief numerous important points dealt with in the previous Chapters. This is the Chapter that lets one behold the ultimate result or effect of the Shri Krishna's advice to Arjuna. It is here that Arjuna’s utter despondency and breakdown is finally resolved.  

The eighteenth Chapter is the conclusion of Bhagavad Gita. Therefore, it covers in brief numerous important points dealt with in the previous Chapters. This is the Chapter that lets one behold the ultimate result or effect of the Shri Krishna's advice to Arjuna. It is here that Arjuna’s utter despondency and breakdown is finally resolved.<ref name=":0" />

== अध्यायसारः ॥ Summary of the Eighteenth Chapter ==

== अध्यायसारः ॥ Summary of the Eighteenth Chapter ==

The central message of Moksha Sannyasa Yoga is the assurance that in and through the performance of one’s respective duties in life one can qualify for the highest liberation if one performs actions by renouncing ahamkara and attachment and surrendering all desire for selfish, personal gain. By regarding the performance of your duties as worship offered to God, you obtain the Grace of the Lord and attain the eternal One.

The central message of Moksha Sannyasa Yoga is the assurance that in and through the performance of one’s respective duties in life one can qualify for the highest liberation if one performs actions by renouncing ahamkara and attachment and surrendering all desire for selfish, personal gain. By regarding the performance of one's duties as worship offered to the Supreme, one obtains the Grace of the Lord and attains the eternal One.

Significantly, this discourse opens with a question by Arjuna asking what is true Sannyasa and true Tyaga (renunciation). In reply to this important and crucial query, the blessed Lord makes it clear to us that real Sannyasa or renunciation lies in renunciation of selfish actions, and even more in the renunciation of the desire or greed for the fruits of any action. Very clearly we are told that selfless and virtuous actions, and actions conducive to the welfare of others should not be abandoned. You must engage yourself in performing such action but renouncing attachment and greed. The true and proper renunciation is giving up of selfishness and attachment while performing one’s legitimate duties. This is called Sattwic Tyaga. We neither hate unpleasant action nor are we attached to pleasurable action. As it is not possible for you to renounce all action, the renunciation of egoism, selfishness and attachment in your activity is declared as true renunciation. Karma does not accumulate and bind one who is thus established in such inner renunciation.

This Chapter, like many of the previous ones, begins with a question by Arjuna about what is true Sannyasa and true Tyaga (renunciation). In reply to this important and crucial query, bhagavan explains that real Sannyasa or renunciation lies in renunciation of selfish actions, and even more in the renunciation of the desire or greed for the fruits of any action. However, not all actions are to be renounced. Those that are selfless and virtuous in nature, and conducive to the welfare of others, such actions should not be abandoned. Also, they must be performed renouncing attachment and greed. For, the true and proper renunciation is giving up of selfishness and attachment while performing one’s legitimate duties. This is called Sattvik Tyaga. Where one neither hates unpleasant actions nor is attached to pleasurable action. As it is not possible for you to renounce all action, the renunciation of egoism, selfishness and attachment in your activity is declared as true renunciation. Karma does not accumulate and bind one who is thus established in such inner renunciation.

The divine injunction is that God must be made the sole object of one’s life. This is the heart of the Gita gospel. This is the central message in its teaching. This is the one way to your welfare here.

The divine injunction is that God must be made the sole object of one’s life. This is the heart of the Gita gospel. This is the central message in its teaching. This is the one way to your welfare here.