Srimad Bhagavad Gita Shloka 9.6

“As the mighty wind rests in space, so all beings rest in Me; know this, O Arjuna.”
Key Teaching: All beings rest in Krishna, like wind in space, yet he transcends them.
Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga.
Description:
Krishna teaches that just as the mighty wind rests in space, all beings rest in him, yet he transcends them. This verse, continuing 9.5, addresses Arjuna’s need for understanding Krishna’s cosmic role (2.9). The themes of guidance, as Krishna instructs, dharma, as he clarifies divine pervasion, and Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga, as he emphasizes transcendence, are central.

In the Mahabharata, Arjuna’s confusion (1.28–46) obscures Krishna’s transcendence, unlike Duryodhana’s material focus (1.3–11). Krishna urges Arjuna to recognize his allpervading nature for his Kshatriya duty, aligning with Karma Yoga (2.47, 9.5). Krishna supports all without attachment.

Philosophically, this verse addresses the human misconception of divine immanence, a theme Krishna refines with teachings on transcendence (9.4–5). Arjuna’s reluctance complicates his dharma, necessitating Krishna’s guidance to grasp this analogy. The theme of Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga underscores the Gita’s focus on divine supremacy.

Sanjaya’s narration frames Krishna’s teaching objectively, emphasizing its metaphorical clarity. This verse serves as a metaphor for life’s existence, where Krishna is the foundation, like space for wind. Krishna’s teaching prepares readers for performing duty with transcendent awareness, aligning with liberation.