Arjun inquired, “You were born much later than Vivasvan. How can I understand that you instructed this science to him in the beginning?” Description Arjun is perplexed by the seeming contradiction in Shree Krishna’s statement. While the Sun god, Vivasvan, has existed since nearly the dawn of creation, Shree Krishna has only recently taken birth …
I am disclosing this same ancient Yogic knowledge, which is the supreme secret, to you today because you are not only My friend but also My devoted disciple, capable of comprehending this profound wisdom. Description Shree Krishna informs Arjun that the ancient science being imparted to him is an exceptionally guarded secret. Secrecy in the …
O vanquisher of foes, the noble kings received this sacred science of Yoga through an unbroken lineage. However, over the course of time, it became lost to the world. Description In the transmission of divine knowledge, disciples grasp the science of God-realization from their Guru, who in turn received it from their Guru. This lineage …
The Supreme Lord Shree Krishna explained that he imparted the timeless wisdom of Yog to the Sun God, Vivasvan, who then transmitted it to Manu. Manu, in his lineage, subsequently passed down this knowledge to Ikshvaku. Description In this verse, Shree Krishna emphasizes the credibility and significance of the spiritual wisdom he is imparting to …
The senses hold dominance over the gross body, while the mind surpasses the senses in superiority. Beyond the mind lies the intellect, and transcending the intellect is the realm of the soul. Description Shree Krishna expounds on the hierarchical order of control among the instruments bestowed upon us by God. He delineates that the body, …
The hierarchy of existence delineated by Shree Krishna asserts the superiority of the senses over the gross body, and the supremacy of the mind over the senses. Transcending the mind is the intellect, and surpassing the intellect is the essence of being—the soul. Description Shree Krishna elucidates the hierarchy of control among the faculties bestowed …
Hence, O foremost among the Bharatas, it is imperative to first rein in the senses from the outset and vanquish the adversary known as desire. This foe, the embodiment of sin, wreaks havoc by corroding knowledge and obstructing realization. Description Shree Krishna instructs Arjun to overcome lust by first controlling the senses, which are its …
The senses, mind, and intellect are often regarded as the fertile grounds where desires take root and flourish. They have the capacity to obscure one’s understanding and lead the embodied soul astray. Description In shedding light on the dwellings of lust, Shree Krishna now unveils a pathway to its control. Just as one must identify …
Even the wisdom of the wisest is shrouded by this relentless adversary known as insatiable desire, which is akin to an unquenchable fire, constantly consuming and never satisfied, O Arjun, descendant of Kunti. Description In this verse, Lord Krishna vividly portrays the relentless and insatiable nature of desire, referred to as “kām” in Sanskrit. The …
Just as a fire is obscured by smoke, a mirror is veiled by dust, and an embryo is hidden within the womb, similarly one’s knowledge becomes obscured by desire. Description Lust obscures one’s power of discrimination, much like smoke covers fire, dust masks a mirror, and a womb conceals an embryo. This analogy illustrates how …
