Gita 10.11
तेषामेवानुकम्पार्थमहमज्ञानजं तम: |
नाशयाम्यात्मभावस्थो ज्ञानदीपेन भास्वता || 11||
teṣhām evānukampārtham aham ajñāna-jaṁ tamaḥ
nāśhayāmyātma-bhāva-stho jñāna-dīpena bhāsvatā
In this verse, Shree Krishna elaborates on the concept of grace, explaining that it is granted to those who are fully devoted to Him in their thoughts and actions. When someone receives this grace, Krishna illuminates their heart by dispelling ignorance, which is symbolized as darkness, using the "lamp of wisdom." This lamp represents divine knowledge bestowed by God.
Since our current senses, mind, and intellect are material, we struggle to perceive and connect with the divine. However, through his grace, God grants his divine Yogmaya energy, known as śhuddha sattva (pure divine goodness), which transforms our material capacities into divine ones. This enables the soul to truly see, hear, and understand God, facilitating a direct connection with the divine.
The Vedānt Darśhan emphasizes that divine knowledge is attained solely through God's grace. Thus, the "torchlight" referred to by Shree Krishna symbolizes his divine power that dispels the darkness of material energy, allowing one to attain spiritual enlightenment and union with God.
Gita 10.20
अहमात्मा गुडाकेश सर्वभूताशयस्थित: |
अहमादिश्च मध्यं च भूतानामन्त एव च || 20||
aham ātmā guḍākeśha sarva-bhūtāśhaya-sthitaḥ
aham ādiśh cha madhyaṁ cha bhūtānām anta eva cha
Shree Krishna emphasizes the intimate connection between God and the soul, asserting that he is closer to each soul than anything else, residing in the etheric heart of all living beings. The Vedas affirm that God, seated within the soul, bestows consciousness and eternity upon it. Without God's power, the soul would be insentient and cease to exist. Thus, our eternal and sentient nature is a result of God's presence within us.
The Bhāgavatam describes God as the "Soul of the soul" of all beings. When the gopīs, who left their own children to see baby Krishna, displayed deep attachment to Him, Shukadev explained that Krishna is the Supreme Soul of all, who took human form through His divine Yogmaya for humanity's benefit.
Krishna declares himself to be the source, sustainer, and ultimate destination of all living beings: he is their beginning from which they emanate, the energy that sustains them in the middle, and the end where liberated souls reside eternally with him. This is echoed in the Vedas, which state that God is the origin of all beings, the essence in which they exist, and the ultimate unity into which they will return.
Gita 10.22
वेदानां सामवेदोऽस्मि देवानामस्मि वासव: |
इन्द्रियाणां मनश्चास्मि भूतानामस्मि चेतना || 22||
vedānāṁ sāma-vedo ’smi devānām asmi vāsavaḥ
indriyāṇāṁ manaśh chāsmi bhūtānām asmi chetanā
This verse discusses key concepts from Hindu scriptures, focusing on the four Vedas: Ṛig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sama Veda, and Atharva Veda.
Sama Veda and Divine Glory:
The Sama Veda is highlighted for its unique musical qualities and its focused praise of the divine. Unlike other Vedas, it specifically describes the glories of God as manifested through celestial gods, especially in their administrative roles in the universe. The lyrical and musical nature of the Sama Veda not only serves a ritualistic purpose but also has the ability to evoke deep devotion and emotional connection in its listeners. The chanting of its verses helps devotees concentrate and experience spirituality more profoundly.
Indra as Vasava :
Indra, referred to as Vasava, is depicted as the chief among the celestial beings. His unparalleled rank, power, and fame reflect the supreme glories of God. Only a soul with many lifetimes of pious deeds is promoted to the position of Indra. Indra serves as a reminder of the celestial realm's relationship with the divine and illustrates how God's qualities manifest through various personal forms.
The Mind's Role :
This verse discusses the crucial relationship between the mind and the senses. It asserts that the five senses—sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell—function optimally only when the mind is focused and attentive. This indicates that distractions or a wandering mind can impede our ability to perceive and comprehend what the senses are experiencing. Hence, Krishna describes the mind as the "king of the senses," emphasising its governance over sensory experience. The mind's proper functioning is central to spiritual practice and personal awareness, as elaborated in Bhagavad Gita 15.7, where Krishna cites the mind as the most important aspect of human experience, often referred to as the sixth sense.
Consciousness and the Soul :
This verse draws a distinction between the living and the dead based on the presence of consciousness, which is considered the essence of life and a defining characteristic of the soul. Consciousness is portrayed as the divine quality that sets living beings apart from inanimate matter.
The quoted verse from the Kaṭhopaniṣhad, "chetanaśhchetanānām" (meaning God is the sentience in the sentient), underscores the idea that consciousness derives from God and exists within the soul.
This highlights the intrinsic connection between divinity and the essence of life, indicating that all sentient life is animated by a spark of the divine.
Summary: JKYog India Online Class- Bhagavad Gita [English]- 22.03.2025
