Twameva Sharanam (Krishna Prapatti)त्वमेव शरणं मम
Devoted to Lord Krishna
Source: Bhagavad Gita 18.66 — Charama Shloka
Transliteration
sarva-dharman parityajya mam ekam sharanam vraja aham tva sarva-papebhyo mokshayishyami ma shuchah
Meaning (English)
Abandon all varieties of dharma and surrender unto Me alone. I shall deliver you from all sins; do not grieve. The charama shloka (final teaching verse) of the Bhagavad Gita — Krishna's ultimate instruction to Arjuna and to all spiritual seekers across time. Considered by Sri Vaishnava acharyas as the essence of the entire Gita and the definitive prapatti (surrender) shloka. The promise of moksha to one who takes complete refuge.
Benefits (Phal)
Foundational mantra of Sri Vaishnava and Gaudiya Vaishnava sampradayas. Daily recitation cultivates total surrender to Lord Krishna and dissolution of agency in the Divine will. Frees the chanter from karmic bondage when accompanied by faith (shraddha). Recommended for those experiencing spiritual confusion, grief, or moral dilemma — provides the highest scriptural sanction for trust-based devotion.
When to Chant
Bhagavad Gita Jayanti (Mokshada Ekadashi), Krishna Janmashtami, daily morning sadhana, before life-changing decisions, and as deathbed surrender mantra in Vaishnava tradition.
How to Chant
Sit before Krishna image facing east. Chant in classical anushtubh meter (8-syllable padas). Repeat 5, 11, or 108 times daily. Visualise placing all dharmas, duties, and worries at the feet of Krishna while chanting.
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