When one sees the diversity of beings as rooted in the one and their expansion from that alone, he attains Brahman.
The realization of oneness in apparent diversity culminates in liberation. Krishna prepares Arjuna to see all beings as manifestations of the supreme, leading to ultimate peace.
Being without beginning and beyond qualities, the imperishable supreme self, though dwelling in the body, does not act or get tainted.
The soul’s detachment from the body and nature’s qualities reinforces its imperishable essence. Krishna gently reminds Arjuna of the soul’s invulnerability and independence from external influences.
As the all-pervading space is not tainted because of its subtlety, so the self, seated everywhere in the body, is not tainted.
The analogy of space highlights the soul’s untainted and all-pervading nature. Krishna urges Arjuna to recognize the soul’s transcendence despite its presence in the material world.
As the sun illuminates the entire world, so the knower of the field illuminates the entire field.
The knower of the field illuminates all aspects of existence, just as the sun lights the world. This verse serves as a reminder of the soul’s guiding role within the body.
Those who see with the eye of knowledge the distinction between the field and the knower of the field and the liberation of beings from nature, attain the supreme.
The chapter concludes with a vision of liberation through knowledge of the field, its knower, and nature. Krishna ties together the teachings, urging Arjuna to pursue self-realization with resolve.
Chapter 14
The Blessed Lord said: I shall now explain again the supreme knowledge, the best of all knowledge, by knowing which all sages have attained the supreme perfection.
Krishna introduces the supreme knowledge that leads to liberation. This sets the stage for a deeper understanding of the gunas (qualities) and how they bind the soul. The focus is on empowering Arjuna to discern the root causes of bondage and the pathway to transcendence.