Srimad Bhagavad-Gita : Ch-13, Slo-17, Discussion-2.

04/02/2018

Srimad Bhagavad-Gita :
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Chapter-13. ( Kshetra-kshetrajna-vibhaga-yogam )

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Slokam-17. ( Although the Supersoul appears to be divided, He is never divided. He is situated as one. Although He is the maintainer of every living entity, it is to be understood that He devours and develops all. )

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Avibhaktam  ca  bhuteshu  vibhaktam  iva  ca  sthitam,


bhutabhartr  ca  tat  jneyam   grasishnu  prabhavishnu  ca.

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jneyam  tat  =to  be  known  ( understood ),  that;

avibhaktam  ca  =  though  without division;

vibhaktam  iva  =  as if  divided;

sthitam  ca  =  situated  so;

bhutabhartr  =  ruler  of  all  bhuta-s  ( elements / living and  non-living  entities );

 grasishnu  prabhavishnu  ca  = both  originating  and  de-originating  are  that  only  ( Brahmam / Paramatma).

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Discussion :- 2.

Since Parabrahma exists after the time of universal destruction He is known as grasisnu the annihilator of the material elements as distinguished from the annihilated. Because Parabrahma is the causer of transformations He is known as prabha-visnu the creator of universal manifestation as distinguished from the created. Inasmuch as no such properties are ever present in a dead body it can be correctly concluded that mere matter possessed ksetra or field of activity is never capable of being the maintainer, the annihilator or the creator whereas the ksetra-jna is capable.

Although appearing to be vibhaktam or divided it is factually avibhaktam undivided but very difficult to discern and be recognised. It is the sole object worthy of knowing and appears as unlimited forms as if it were divided. Yet for those who are spiritually enlightened and have realised atma-tattva knowledge of the immortal soul they can comprehend this mystery of Lord Krishna known as Parabrahma who is the source of the brahman or spiritual substratum pervading all existence and which is the sustainer and nourisher of all living beings and is known as the ksetra-jna the knower of all fields of activity. The Chandogya Upanisad VII.XXVI.II beginning tasta ha va etasyaivam pashyata states: One who perceives, comprehends and realises the ontology of the Supreme Lord Krishna knows very well the atma.

Although the Supreme Lord Krishna known as Parabrahma, is the source of the brahman or spiritual substratum pervading all existence and appears to be divided in all beings and things animate and inanimate. He is actually avibhaktam or undivided by His being both the cause and the effect of all living entities and all creation although it gives the illusion of being manifold. He is the creator, sustainer and annihilator of all living entities in the entire cosmic manifestation and all of creation.

Srimad Bhagavad-Gita : Ch-13, Slo-17, Discussion-2.
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