यावत्सञ्जायते किञ्चित्सत्त्वं स्थावरजङ्गमम् ।
क्षेत्रक्षेत्रज्ञसंयोगात्तद्विद्धि भरतर्षभ ॥ २७ ॥
yāvat sañjāyate kiñchit sattvaṁ sthāvara-jaṅgamam
श्लोक २७: हे भरतश्रेष्ठ, जान लो कि जो भी प्राणी जन्म लेता है, चाहे चर हो या अचर, क्षेत्र और क्षेत्रज्ञ के संयोग से ही उत्पन्न होता है।
Shloka 27: O best of the Bharatas, know that whatever being is born, whether moving or non-moving, arises from the union of the field (kshetra) and the knower of the field (kshetrajna).
In Bhagavad Gita 13.27, Lord Krishna imparts profound wisdom to Arjuna about the fundamental nature of existence. He states that everything in this universe, whether moving or non-moving, animate or inanimate, comes into being through the union of kshetra (the field of activities or the body) and kshetrajna (the knower of the field or the soul).This verse reveals a fundamental cosmic principle: nothing can exist without the combination of matter and spirit. The material body or form (kshetra) by itself has no consciousness or sentience, while the soul (kshetrajna) needs a field in which to operate and express itself. Their union creates the diverse manifestations we observe in the world around us, from the simplest stone to the most complex living organism.Krishna's teaching here serves to elevate our understanding beyond mere physical perception. When we look at the world, we typically see only the outer forms and differences – some beings move, others don't; some appear conscious, others seem inert. Yet Krishna invites us to recognize that beneath these apparent differences lies a profound unity. Everything shares this same fundamental composition of matter and consciousness coming together.This understanding has transformative implications for how we perceive reality. When we recognize that the same divine principle animates everything in existence, we begin to develop a more unified vision of life. The stone, the tree, the animal, and the human all exist because of this same union of field and knower. Nothing could manifest without this essential combination.The verse also points to a deeper spiritual truth: the presence of the divine exists in everything. As the commentary explains, "the stone cannot have any existence at all, without the union with the Lord". This insight challenges us to expand our perception beyond superficial differences and recognize the sacred nature of all existence. It's not just that God exists in obviously living beings, but that nothing could exist without this divine presence.For spiritual seekers, this teaching provides a foundation for universal love and respect. When we truly comprehend that everything shares this same spiritual essence, our interactions with the world naturally become more reverent and compassionate. Rather than seeing objects, animals, or people as separate from ourselves, we begin to recognize our interconnectedness through this shared cosmic principle.Krishna addresses this teaching specifically to Arjuna as "Bharatarshabha" (best of the Bharatas), suggesting that this understanding is especially important for those in positions of leadership and influence. By comprehending the spiritual unity underlying all existence, leaders can govern with greater wisdom and compassion, seeing beyond superficial differences to the essential sameness of all beings.
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