Srimad Bhagavad Gita Shloka 13.31

“When one sees all beings’ diversity as rooted in one, expanding from it, he attains Brahman.”
Key Teaching: Seeing unity in diversity leads to Brahman.
Theme: Guidance, Jnana Yoga, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga, Bhakti Yoga.
Description:
Krishna explains that seeing all beings’ diversity as rooted in one source, expanding from it, leads to attaining Brahman. This verse, continuing 13.30, addresses Arjuna’s quest (2.9). The themes of guidance, as Krishna emphasizes unity, Jnana Yoga, as he highlights discernment, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga, as he points to liberation, and Bhakti Yoga, as he implies divine unity, are central.

In the Mahabharata, Arjuna’s vision of Krishna’s universal form (11.9–46) aligns with this unity, contrasting Duryodhana’s divisive ignorance (1.3–11). The teaching aligns with Jnana Yoga (10.8) and Bhakti Yoga (9.34), emphasizing unity in diversity. Krishna builds on the self’s inaction (13.30).

Philosophically, the verse underscores universal unity, a theme refined with teachings on Brahman (13.13). Arjuna’s path is clarified by perceiving one source. The Gita’s focus on Moksha Sannyasa Yoga underscores liberation through vision. The verse connects to teachings on unity (10.8).

Sanjaya’s narration (18.74–78) ensures objective clarity. This verse serves as a metaphor for life’s unity, where diversity stems from one. Krishna’s teaching prepares readers to see Brahman, aligning with moksha. The vision resonates with Arjuna’s cosmic experience.