sarva-dharmān parityajya mām ekaṁ śharaṇaṁ vraja
ahaṁ tvāṁ sarva-pāpebhyo mokṣhayiṣhyāmi mā śhuchaḥ
Views of Fake Saints of the Hindu Religion:-
Shri Kripalu ji Maharaj and Shri Devkinandan ji Maharaj believe that Krishna proclaimed his divinity and urged others to find solace in him, interpreting "Vraj" as an invitation to approach him.
Shri Vanshidhari Prabhu explained that in chapter 18 verse 66, "Vraj" is depicted as "to come," but its meaning varies in other verses depending on the grammatical structure.
In his book, Shri Acharya Sudhansu ji Maharaj, Shri Asharam Bapu ji, Shri Satpal ji Maharaj, Swami Ramsukh das ji, and Dr Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan ji interpreted the term "Vraj" as "to arrive".
Shri Atamnand Ji Maharaj corrected the Bhagavad Gita due to some adulteration over time. In chapter 18, he removed all verses except verse 63.
A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada translated "Vraj" as "to go" in his book, but in the complete translation of chapter 18 verse 66, he used "Vraj" as "to come."
Views of Tatvadarshi Saint Rampal Ji Maharaj
Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj claims that previous Geeta translators made significant errors, stating that "Vraj" actually means "go." He supports his argument with evidence from the Sanskrit-Hindi Dictionary. In Chapter 2, verse 7, Arjun expresses confusion and seeks guidance from Krishna, surrendering as his disciple. Maharaj ji questions why Krishna in Chapter 18, verse 66 would advise Arjun to seek refuge in him if Arjun is already under his protection.
In Chapter 7, verse 29, Krishna states that those who learn from the "Tatvdarshi Sant" gain deep spiritual understanding and awareness of "tat brahm". Acquiring knowledge of "tat brahm" leads to a sole desire for liberation from old age and death. In Chapter 8, verse 1, Arjun asks about the identity of "tat brahm" to suc which Krishna reveals in Chapter 8, verse 3, that "tat brahm" is called "Param Akshar Brahma" and is separate from the one who imparts Geeta Gyan.
Identity of the Tatvdarshi Sant
According to Maharaj ji, Chapter 15 verses 1-4 provide evidence of the identity of the Tatvdarshi Sant. It states that whoever clearly describes the peepal tree symbolising the entire world will be recognized as a Tatvdarshi Sant.
Existence of a Supreme Deity Separate from the Speaker of Geetaji
In Chapter 8, verses 5 and 7 of the Geeta, the speaker of Geeta says Arjun if you want to attain me, worship me even in the time of war. In chapter 8, verses 8-10, the speaker emphasizes that worshipping the (name) mantra of the Supreme God leads to attaining Him. In chapter 17, verse 23, the only mantra of Param Akshar Brahma is "om-tat-sat."
Saint Rampal Ji Maharaj has proven the existence of a supreme deity separate from the Speaker of Geetaji, but previous translators, unaware of this higher divine being, mistakenly depicted Krishna as the ultimate God in their translations of the Shrimad Bhagwat Geeta.
FAQs : "What is the 100% True Meaning of Vraj in Bhagwat Geeta?"
Q.1 What is the interpretation of the term "Vraj" in the Bhagavad Gita?
Interpretations of "Vraj" vary among scholars and spiritual leaders. Shri Kripalu ji Maharaj and Shri Devkinandan ji Maharaj interpret "Vraj" as an invitation to approach Krishna. Shri Vanshidhari Prabhu explains that "Vraj" in Chapter 18, Verse 66 means "to come,". A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada translated it as "to go" but also used "to come" in a complete translation of the verse. Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj, however, proves that "Vraj" means "go" based on the Sanskrit-Hindi Dictionary which correctly interpret it's actual meaning.
Q.2 How does Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj view the previous translations of the Bhagavad Gita?
Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj proves that previous translators of the Bhagavad Gita made significant errors, particularly in interpreting "Vraj" and other terms. He proves that "Vraj" actually means "go," contrary to what others have translated, and he bases his interpretation on the Sanskrit-Hindi Dictionary.
Q. 3 What is the significance of Chapter 2, Verse 7 in the Bhagavad Gita according to Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj?
In Chapter 2, Verse 7, Arjun expresses confusion and surrenders to Krishna as his disciple, seeking guidance. Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj questions why, if Arjun is already under Krishna's protection, Krishna would advise him in Chapter 18, Verse 66 to seek refuge in him again. This inconsistency supports his claim that previous interpretations contain errors.
Q.4 How does Holy Gita helps to identify the Supreme Deity separate from Krishna?
Holy Gita Ji points to Chapter 8, Verses 5 and 7, where Krishna advises Arjun to worship him to attain him, but also emphasizes in Verses 8-10 the worship of the Supreme God through a specific mantra. In Chapter 17, Verse 23, the mantra "om-tat-sat" is mentioned as the one for Param Akshar Brahma, indicating a supreme deity separate from Krishna.
Q.5 What role does Chapter 15, Verses 1-4 play in identifying the Tatvdarshi Sant?
Chapter 15, Verses 1-4 of the Bhagavad Gita provide criteria for identifying the Tatvdarshi Sant. It states that the person who clearly describes the symbolic peepal tree, representing the world, will be recognized as a Tatvdarshi Sant, which perfectly fit on Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj as a Tatvdarshi Sant.
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Kapil Choudhary
The interpretation of the word "vraj" by all the Gurus aligns, except for Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj, who has a different view. Since the majority interpret "vraj" as "to come," this must be correct, implying that Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj's interpretation is incorrect.
Satlok Ashram
Dear reader, we appreciate your engagement with our article. Truth often stands alone, while people tend to follow the crowd blindly—this is a universal truth. According to Sanskrit dictionary, the word "vraj" means "to go," and various verses of the Gita also support this meaning. Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj explains this by citing different verses from the Gita that support "vraj" meaning "to go." Therefore, we urge you to use your logical mind and understand the correct interpretation before following the crowd blindly. For more information, please read the book "Gyan Ganga" and listen to spiritual discourses by Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj available on different social media platforms.