Lord Krishna

Divine Teacher

The Supreme Lord, the charioteer and divine guide of Arjuna. Krishna delivers the eternal wisdom of the Gita, revealing the nature of the soul, duty, and the path to liberation.

Speaking: Chapter 8, Verse 5

Verse 5

The Yoga of the Imperishable Brahman

And whoever, at the end of his life, quits his body remembering Me alone, at once attains My nature. Of this there is no doubt.

Context & Meaning

This is one of the most important promises in the entire Gita: whoever leaves the body with the mind resting on Krishna alone reaches Krishna's own nature. No doubt is left. The moment of death is the ultimate examination — and this verse reveals the secret to passing it.

Scholar Commentaries

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Madhvacharya

Dvaita

The phrase "no doubt" (nāstyatra saṃśayaḥ) is Krishna's personal guarantee. The final thought at death is determinative. This is why the entire spiritual practice of one's life is preparation for this singular, decisive moment.