Shloka 5.7
“Pure, selfcontrolled, with conquered senses, seeing the self in all beings, such a yogi is not tainted by action.”
Key Teaching: A pure, selfcontrolled yogi, seeing the self in all, is untainted by action.
Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Karma Sannyasa Yoga.
Description:
Krishna describes a yogi who, pure, selfcontrolled, with conquered senses, and seeing the self in all beings, is untainted by action. This verse, continuing 5.6, addresses Arjuna’s hesitation (2.9). The themes of guidance, as Krishna instructs, dharma, as he clarifies pure action, and Karma Sannyasa Yoga, as he emphasizes untainted action, are central.
In the Mahabharata, Arjuna’s sensory attachment (1.28–46) taints his duty. Krishna’s teaching contrasts with Duryodhana’s impure actions (1.3–11), urging Arjuna to control senses for his Kshatriya duty, aligning with Karma Yoga (2.47, 4.21). Unity with all beings ensures purity.
Philosophically, this verse addresses the human bondage to senses, a theme Krishna refines with teachings on selfcontrol (2.58–61, 4.27). Arjuna’s reluctance complicates his dharma, necessitating Krishna’s guidance to act with universal vision. The theme of Karma Sannyasa Yoga underscores the Gita’s focus on pure, untainted action.
Sanjaya’s narration frames Krishna’s teaching objectively, emphasizing its spiritual purity. This verse serves as a metaphor for life’s actions, where universal vision ensures freedom. Krishna’s teaching prepares readers for performing duty with purity, aligning with liberation.
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