कार्पण्यदोषोपहतस्वभावः पृच्छामि त्वां धर्मसम्मूढचेताः। यच्छ्रेयः स्यान्निश्चितं ब्रूहि तन्मे शिष्यस्तेऽहं शाधि मां त्वां प्रपन्नम्॥
kārpaṇya-doṣhopahata-svabhāvaḥ pṛichchhāmi tvāṁ dharma-sammūḍha-chetāḥ yach-chhreyaḥ syān niśhchitaṁ brūhi tan me śhiṣhyas te 'haṁ śhādhi māṁ tvāṁ prapannam
Meaning
My heart is afflicted by weakness and my mind is confused about dharma. Tell me decisively what is best for me. I am Your disciple. Instruct me, for I have surrendered to You.
This is Arjuna's true surrender - admitting weakness, confusion, and asking for guidance. This verse marks the real beginning of the Gita's teaching. Surrender to a true guide opens the floodgates of wisdom.
Strength Reflection
"I embrace being a student. In surrendering my confusion to wise guidance, I find clarity."
Devotional Surrender
O Krishna, I am Your disciple. My heart is weak, my mind confused. Teach me. I surrender to You.