Srimad Bhagavad Gita Shloka 10.3

“One who knows Me as unborn, beginningless, and the supreme Lord of the worlds is undeluded and freed from sins.”
Key Teaching: Knowing Krishna as unborn and supreme frees one from delusion and sins.
Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Vibhuti Yoga.
Description:
Krishna teaches that one who knows him as unborn, beginningless, and the supreme Lord of the worlds is undeluded and freed from sins. This verse, continuing 10.2, addresses Arjuna’s need for clarity (2.9). The themes of guidance, as Krishna instructs, dharma, as he clarifies divine knowledge, and Vibhuti Yoga, as he emphasizes his supremacy, are central.

In the Mahabharata, Arjuna’s delusion (1.28–46) contrasts with Duryodhana’s sinfulness (1.3–11). Krishna urges Arjuna to know his eternal nature for his Kshatriya duty, aligning with Karma Yoga (2.47, 9.11). Knowledge dispels delusion.

Philosophically, this verse addresses the human state of delusion, a theme Krishna refines with teachings on his nature (7.24). Arjuna’s reluctance complicates his dharma, necessitating Krishna’s guidance to know him as supreme. The theme of Vibhuti Yoga underscores the Gita’s focus on divine realization.

Sanjaya’s narration frames Krishna’s teaching objectively, emphasizing its liberating clarity. This verse serves as a metaphor for life’s ignorance, where knowing Krishna frees. Krishna’s teaching prepares readers for performing duty with divine knowledge, aligning with liberation.