Bhagvad Gita - Chapter: 9 Raja Vidya Yogah

यथाकाशस्थितो नित्यं वायु: सर्वत्रगो महान् |
तथा सर्वाणि भूतानि मत्स्थानीत्युपधारय ||6||

As the mighty wind, moving everywhere, eternally rests in space, so do all beings rest in Me.

Akash: Sky or ether.
Vayu: Wind or air.
Upadharaya: Comprehend or understand.

The metaphor of wind resting in space emphasizes the seamless integration of all beings within Krishna. By using relatable imagery, Krishna gently guides Arjuna to understand the unity of the divine and the cosmos, building a foundation for devotion.

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सर्वभूतानि कौन्तेय प्रकृतिं यान्ति मामिकाम् |
कल्पक्षये पुनस्तानि कल्पादौ विसृजाम्यहम् ||7||

At the end of the cycle, all beings enter into My nature, and at the beginning of the cycle, I create them again.

Prakriti: Material nature.
Kalpa: Cosmic cycle.
Visrijami: I create or manifest.

Krishna elaborates on the cyclical nature of creation and dissolution. This shloka presents the idea of cosmic rhythm and highlights His role as the ultimate orchestrator, inviting Arjuna to see the divine hand behind the impermanence of material existence.

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प्रकृतिं स्वामवष्टभ्य विसृजामि पुन: पुन: |
भूतग्राममिमं कृत्स्नमवशं प्रकृतेर्वशात् ||8||

Resorting to My nature, I create again and again all this multitude of beings, which are helpless under the sway of nature.

Prakriti: Material nature.
Bhuta-grama: The multitude of beings.
Kritsnam: All or entirety.

Through this teaching, Krishna highlights the inevitability of creation being governed by nature. His role is likened to a facilitator who sets the process in motion, emphasizing the idea of divine detachment and the autonomy of material energy.

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न च मां तानि कर्माणि निबध्नन्ति धनञ्जय |
उदासीनवदासीनमसक्तं तेषु कर्मसु ||9||

These actions do not bind Me, O Dhananjaya, as I remain indifferent, unattached to these actions.

Karma: Action or deeds.
Udasinavat: Indifferent or detached.
Asakta: Unattached or free from desire.

Krishna assures that actions tied to creation do not bind Him, emphasizing His transcendental nature. This explanation reinforces the earlier theme of divine detachment and serves as a subtle reminder to Arjuna about performing duties without attachment.

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मयाध्यक्षेण प्रकृति: सूयते सचराचरम् |
हेतुनानेन कौन्तेय जगद्विपरिवर्तते ||10||

Under My supervision, material nature produces the moving and non-moving beings. Thus, O Kaunteya, the world revolves.

Adhyaksha: The supervisor or overseer.
Suyate: Manifests or generates.
Viparivartate: Transforms or revolves.

Material nature operates under Krishna’s direction, showcasing His role as the ultimate controller. This verse bridges the gap between the spiritual and material worlds, providing a deeper context for understanding how divine will governs creation.

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अवजानन्ति मां मूढा मानुषीं तनुमाश्रितम् |
परं भावमजानन्तो मम भूतमहेश्वरम् ||11||

The deluded, not knowing My higher nature as the Supreme Lord of all beings, disregard Me, dwelling in a human body.

Mudha: Foolish or ignorant.
Manushi: Human form.
Maheshvara: The Supreme Lord.

Krishna addresses the folly of seeing Him as a mere human, revealing the limitations of worldly perception. This prepares Arjuna to recognize the divine beyond external appearances and cautions against dismissing spiritual truths due to ignorance.

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Raja Vidya Yogah - Those whose hopes, actions, and knowledge are futile, and who are devoid of discrimination, take refuge in demoniac and deluded natures.

मोघाशा मोघकर्माणो मोघज्ञाना विचेतस: |
राक्षसीमासुरीं चैव प्रकृतिं मोहिनीं श्रिता: ||12||

Those whose hopes, actions, and knowledge are futile, and who are devoid of discrimination, take refuge in demoniac and deluded natures.

Mogha: Futile or wasted.
Rakshasi: Demonic nature.
Asuri: Nature of ignorance and darkness.

Krishna discusses the consequences of futile aspirations, actions, and knowledge. By surrendering to lower tendencies, individuals miss the opportunity for spiritual progress. This sets the stage for contrasting qualities of the faithful and wise.

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