Srimad Bhagavad Gita Shloka 13.6

“The great elements, ego, intellect, the unmanifest, the ten senses, the mind, and the five sense objects.”
Key Teaching: The field includes elements, ego, intellect, and senses.
Theme: Guidance, Jnana Yoga, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga.
Description:
Krishna lists the field’s components: five great elements, ego, intellect, the unmanifest, ten senses, mind, and five sense objects. This verse, continuing 13.5, addresses Arjuna’s quest (2.9). The themes of guidance, as Krishna defines the field, Jnana Yoga, as he emphasizes discernment, and Moksha Sannyasa Yoga, as he points to liberation, are central.

In the Mahabharata, Arjuna’s selfawareness (1.28–46) aligns with understanding the field, contrasting Duryodhana’s material focus (1.3–11). The teaching aligns with Jnana Yoga (7.4), detailing prakriti’s components, and builds on scriptural wisdom (13.5). Krishna begins describing the field.

Philosophically, the verse outlines prakriti’s constituents, a theme refined with teachings on nature (7.4). Arjuna’s path is clarified by discerning the field’s nature. The Gita’s focus on Moksha Sannyasa Yoga underscores liberation through knowledge. The verse connects to teachings on prakriti (7.4).

Sanjaya’s narration ensures objective clarity. This verse serves as a metaphor for life’s material aspects, where the field binds. Krishna’s teaching prepares readers to discern prakriti, aligning with moksha. The list resonates with Arjuna’s need for metaphysical clarity.