“I am the source of all; from Me everything evolves; knowing this, the wise worship Me with love and devotion.”
Key Teaching: Krishna is the source of all, worshipped by the wise with devotion.
Theme: Guidance, Jnana Yoga, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga, Bhakti Yoga.
Description:
Krishna declares that He is the source of all, from which everything evolves, and the wise worship Him with love and devotion. This verse, continuing 15.23, addresses Arjuna’s quest (2.9, 13.1). The themes of guidance, as Krishna reveals His origin, Jnana Yoga, as he emphasizes wisdom, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga, as he points to liberation, and Bhakti Yoga, as he stresses devotion, are central.
In the Mahabharata, Arjuna’s devotion (1.28–46) aligns with this worship, contrasting Duryodhana’s ignorance (1.3–11). The teaching aligns with Bhakti Yoga (10.20) and Jnana Yoga (7.4), emphasizing divine origin. Krishna builds on His supremacy (15.23), stressing worship.
Philosophically, the verse underscores Krishna’s cosmic role, a theme refined with teachings on divinity (10.20). Arjuna’s path is clarified by worshipping Krishna as the source. The themes of Moksha Sannyasa Yoga and Bhakti Yoga underscore the Gita’s focus on divine devotion.
Sanjaya’s narration ensures objective clarity. This verse serves as a metaphor for life’s origin, where devotion to Krishna liberates. Krishna’s teaching prepares readers to worship the source, aligning with liberation.
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