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The main argument of the Bhagavad Gita is often seen as unassailable. Proponents of various Hindu sub-religions interpret it as illuminating their perspectives, partly because the Gita explains Karma yoga, Jnana yoga, and Bhakti yoga as interconnected paths. The Vedas align with this, encouraging devotion and worship to focus the mind on God. Acharya Vedanta Desika captures human fallibility with the analogy of an elephant repeating errors despite guidance, just as people often repeat mistakes. He prays for divine grace, drawing a parallel to Lord Krishna guiding and blessing Arjuna through His grace.

Valayappettai Sri Ramachariar emphasised that Lord Krishna’s advice to Arjuna centres on the Charama sloka: Sarva Dharman Parityajya (Chapter 18 — Verse 66): “Completely relinquish all dharmas and seek Me as refuge; I will free you from all sins.” Acharya Ramanuja clarifies that authentic relinquishment means letting go of control, ownership, and attachment to outcomes, not abandoning devotional practices. The core teaching is to dedicate one’s actions to God, with the individual acting as His instrument. Any rewards belong to God, not the agent. Krishna assured Arjuna that He would free him from all obstacles incompatible with the path, such as doing what should not be done and neglecting what should be done. When Arjuna doubted whether he could begin Bhakti yoga, the Lord instructed him to renounce all dharmas. Here, dharmas means expiatory duties. The Lord said He is always compassionate to those who depend on Him.

We are all born to render service to Him. But our sins prevent us from rendering the same. Moksha will eventually come if sins are removed. Through a mere surrender, a person can derive the blessings of God and attain liberation.