Srimad Bhagavad Gita Shloka 7.6

“Know that all beings originate from these two natures; I am the source and dissolution of the entire universe.”
Key Teaching: Krishna is the source of all beings through his dual natures.
Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Jnana Vijnana Yoga.
Description:
Krishna teaches that all beings arise from his lower and higher natures (7.4–5), and he is the source and dissolution of the universe. This verse addresses Arjuna’s need for cosmic understanding (2.9). The themes of guidance, as Krishna instructs, dharma, as he clarifies divine origin, and Jnana Vijnana Yoga, as he emphasizes cosmic source, are central.

In the Mahabharata, Arjuna’s ignorance (1.28–46) obscures divine origins. Krishna’s teaching contrasts with Duryodhana’s material pursuits (1.3–11), urging Arjuna to recognize Krishna’s supremacy for his Kshatriya duty, aligning with Karma Yoga (2.47, 7.1).

Philosophically, this verse addresses the human ignorance of cosmic origins, a theme Krishna refines with teachings on divine supremacy (7.1–2). Arjuna’s reluctance complicates his dharma, necessitating Krishna’s guidance to see him as the source. The theme of Jnana Vijnana Yoga underscores the Gita’s focus on divine realization.

Sanjaya’s narration frames Krishna’s teaching objectively, emphasizing its cosmic clarity. This verse serves as a metaphor for life’s origins, where Krishna is the ultimate source. Krishna’s teaching prepares readers for performing duty with divine awareness, aligning with liberation.