Chapter 13

Shloka 13.25 “Some behold the self in the self by meditation, others by Sankhya, others by Karma Yoga.” Key Teaching: The self is realized through meditation, Sankhya, or Karma Yoga. Theme: Guidance, Jnana Yoga, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga, Karma Yoga, Dhyana Yoga. Description: Krishna explains that some realize the self through meditation, others through Sankhya (knowledge), […]

Shloka 13.24 “He who knows purusha, prakriti, and the gunas is not born again, whatever his conduct.” Key Teaching: Knowing purusha, prakriti, and gunas prevents rebirth. Theme: Guidance, Jnana Yoga, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga. Description: Krishna states that one who knows purusha, prakriti, and the gunas is not reborn, regardless of conduct. This verse, continuing 13.23,

Shloka 13.23 “The supreme purusha in this body is the witness, approver, supporter, enjoyer, great Lord, and supreme self.” Key Teaching: Purusha is the supreme self, witnessing and supporting. Theme: Guidance, Jnana Yoga, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga, Bhakti Yoga. Description: Krishna describes the supreme purusha in the body as the witness, approver, supporter, enjoyer, great Lord,

Shloka 13.22 “Purusha, seated in prakriti, experiences the gunas born of prakriti; attachment to gunas causes rebirth in good or evil wombs.” Key Teaching: Purusha’s attachment to gunas causes rebirth. Theme: Guidance, Jnana Yoga, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga, Karma Yoga. Description: Krishna states that purusha, residing in prakriti, experiences its gunas, and attachment to them causes

Shloka 13.21 “Prakriti is said to be the cause of agency, actions, and their effects; purusha is the cause of experiencing pleasure and pain.” Key Teaching: Prakriti drives actions; purusha experiences their results. Theme: Guidance, Jnana Yoga, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga. Description: Krishna explains that prakriti (nature) causes agency, actions, and their effects, while purusha (spirit)

Shloka 13.20 “Know that prakriti and purusha are both beginningless; their modifications and gunas arise from prakriti.” Key Teaching: Prakriti and purusha are eternal; modifications arise from prakriti. Theme: Guidance, Jnana Yoga, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga. Description: Krishna explains that prakriti (nature) and purusha (spirit) are beginningless, with modifications and gunas arising from prakriti. This verse,

Shloka 13.19 “Thus, the field, knowledge, and the knowable have been briefly described; My devotee, knowing this, attains My nature.” Key Teaching: Understanding the field and knowable leads to Krishna’s nature. Theme: Guidance, Jnana Yoga, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga, Bhakti Yoga. Description: Krishna summarizes that the field, knowledge, and knowable have been described, and His devotee,

Shloka 13.18 “The light of all lights, it is beyond darkness; knowledge, the knowable, and the goal, seated in all hearts.” Key Teaching: Brahman is the ultimate light and goal, residing in all. Theme: Guidance, Jnana Yoga, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga, Bhakti Yoga. Description: Krishna describes Brahman as the light of all lights, beyond darkness, embodying

Shloka 13.17 “Undivided, yet appearing divided in beings; supporter, destroyer, and creator of all, it is known.” Key Teaching: Brahman is undivided yet appears divided, fulfilling all roles. Theme: Guidance, Jnana Yoga, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga, Bhakti Yoga. Description: Krishna describes Brahman as undivided yet appearing divided in beings, acting as supporter, destroyer, and creator. This

Shloka 13.16 “Outside and inside beings, inanimate and animate; subtle, hard to know; far, yet near.” Key Teaching: Brahman is within and beyond all, subtle yet accessible. Theme: Guidance, Jnana Yoga, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga. Description: Krishna describes Brahman as existing outside and inside beings, inanimate and animate, subtle yet hard to know, far yet near.