Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 7, Verse 29

Those who strive for freedom from old age and death, taking refuge in Me, they know Brahman, the whole of Adhyâtma, and Karma in its entirety.

Real shelter here comes with real, substantial understanding attached to it, not just protection alone.

This names concrete outcomes, not vague comfort. Genuine refuge is described as coming bundled with real insight into some of the deepest questions, not simply an escape from difficulty.