Srimad Bhagavad Gita Shloka 15.7

Shloka 15.7

“An eternal portion of Myself, having become a living soul in the world of life, draws to itself the five senses with the mind as the sixth, abiding in nature.”
Key Teaching: The soul, an eternal portion of Krishna, draws senses in the material world.
Theme: Guidance, Jnana Yoga, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga, Bhakti Yoga.
Description:
Krishna explains that an eternal portion of Himself becomes a living soul, drawing the five senses and mind into the material world. This verse, continuing 15.6, addresses Arjuna’s quest (2.9, 13.1). The themes of guidance, as Krishna describes the soul, Jnana Yoga, as he emphasizes wisdom, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga, as he points to liberation, and Bhakti Yoga, as he links the soul to Himself, are central.

In the Mahabharata, Arjuna’s identity (1.28–46) aligns with this divine soul, contrasting Duryodhana’s ignorance (1.3–11). The teaching aligns with Jnana Yoga (2.20) and Bhakti Yoga (9.34), emphasizing the soul’s divine origin. Krishna builds on the supreme abode (15.6), explaining embodiment.

Philosophically, the verse highlights the soul’s divine nature, a theme Krishna refines with teachings on the self (2.20). Arjuna’s path is clarified by recognizing his divine essence. The themes of Moksha Sannyasa Yoga and Bhakti Yoga underscore the Gita’s focus on divine identity.

Sanjaya’s narration ensures objective clarity. This verse serves as a metaphor for life’s divinity, where the soul is eternal. Krishna’s teaching prepares readers to recognize their divine nature, aligning with liberation.


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