Srimad Bhagavad Gita Shloka 15.6

“Neither sun, moon, nor fire illumines that; reaching it, none return; that is My supreme abode.”
Key Teaching: The supreme abode, beyond illumination, is nonreturning.
Theme: Guidance, Jnana Yoga, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga, Bhakti Yoga.
Description:
Krishna describes his supreme abode as beyond sun, moon, or fire’s illumination, from which none return. This verse, continuing 15.5, addresses Arjuna’s quest (2.9, 13.1). The themes of guidance, as Krishna describes the divine abode, Jnana Yoga, as he emphasizes wisdom, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga, as he points to liberation, and Bhakti Yoga, as he links it to Himself, are central.

In the Mahabharata, Arjuna’s quest (1.28–46) aligns with seeking this abode, contrasting Duryodhana’s materialism (1.3–11). The teaching aligns with Bhakti Yoga (9.34) and Jnana Yoga (13.12), emphasizing the divine goal. Krishna builds on liberation (15.5), describing its nature.

Philosophically, the verse defines the transcendental abode, a theme Krishna refines with teachings on the divine (10.20). Arjuna’s path is clarified by aiming for this state. The themes of Moksha Sannyasa Yoga and Bhakti Yoga underscore the Gita’s focus on divine liberation.

Sanjaya’s narration ensures objective clarity. This verse serves as a metaphor for life’s ultimate goal, where the divine abode liberates. Krishna’s teaching prepares readers to seek the eternal, aligning with liberation.