इदं ज्ञानमुपाश्रित्य मम साधर्म्यमागता: ।
सर्गेऽपि नोपजायन्ते प्रलये न व्यथन्ति च ॥ २ ॥
idaṁ jñānam upāśhritya mama sādharmyam āgatāḥ
sarge ’pi nopajāyante pralaye na vyathanti cha
श्लोक २: इस ज्ञान का आश्रय लेने से मनुष्य मुझ जैसी स्थिति को प्राप्त करता है। इसे प्राप्त करने के बाद वे मनुष्य ना तो सृजन के समय पुनर्जन्म लेते हैं और न ही प्रलय के समय विचलित होते हैं।
Shloka 2: By taking shelter of this knowledge, one attains a state similar to Mine. Having attained that, such individuals do not undergo rebirth at the time of creation nor suffer during dissolution.
In this verse, Sri Krishna reveals the profound consequence of internalizing supreme spiritual knowledge: the soul attains a state of existence remarkably similar to His own transcendental nature. To reach this state, one must not merely know these truths intellectually but truly take shelter in them, letting them reshape one’s deepest understanding of reality. This transformation goes far beyond intellectual mastery; it is a shift in identity and orientation, leading the soul out of the grip of material nature and into a realm of lasting peace and freedom.
This freedom is not the same as merging into the Supreme and losing all individuality. Instead, Krishna describes a process where the soul maintains its unique identity while rising to a plane of spiritual qualities—qualities of truth, eternity, and bliss—that reflect His own. Individuality is preserved, but purified of selfish motives and material attachments. In this state, the soul no longer oscillates helplessly through the cycles of birth and death or feels the anxiety of cosmic creation and destruction. The soul, thus liberated, stands apart from such cycles, firmly rooted in the eternal spiritual realm.
Sri Krishna uses the terms “sarge ’pi nopajāyante” and “pralaye na vyathanti ca” to paint a vivid picture. Even when new universes are born (“sarga”, the cosmic creation), those who have realized this knowledge do not take birth again. When cosmic dissolution (“pralaya”) occurs—when worlds fade back into unmanifest existence—these souls remain undisturbed. They have stepped off the great wheel of samsara, the endless turning of repeated creation and destruction that entraps ordinary souls. Instead, they reside in the changeless light of spiritual reality, untouched by time or decay.
The essence here is the word sādharmyam—“similar nature.” Krishna is not suggesting the souls become God, but that they share, by grace and purification, in His transcendental attributes. Their consciousness becomes aligned with divine consciousness. Just as an iron rod placed in fire becomes fiery—not by its own merit but by association—so too does the soul, by immersing in this knowledge and devotion, acquire qualities akin to Krishna’s: unending existence, wisdom, and peace.
This verse beautifully encapsulates the Gita’s unique perspective. Liberation is not extinction or void, nor is it a mere escape from difficulty. It is the blossoming of our eternal, joyful, and active nature—a return to our original relationship with the Divine. Even while maintaining their individuality, liberated souls are united in loving service and spiritual harmony with the Supreme, never again troubled by the waves of material nature.
In practical terms, Krishna offers reassurance that the application of this knowledge changes one’s destiny forever. The soul that has truly taken refuge in divine wisdom is no longer bound by ordinary worldly laws. Such a person isn’t swept away by the creation of a new universe or troubled by the dissolution of all forms. Their reality rests on an entirely different foundation: one that is spiritual, changeless, and intimately connected to the Supreme Person.
Behind these philosophical insights lies a gentle encouragement: do not settle for shallow solutions to deep problems. The Gita is pointing us to the root issue—the soul’s repeated entanglement in birth and death—and offers the resolve that, by anchoring ourselves in genuine spiritual knowledge, we can not only rise above life’s immediate anxieties but reach an ultimate state of fearlessness and fulfillment. This journey is not instant, but it is real, and it leads to a destiny where one lives with clarity, contentment, and a divine sense of belonging.
The ultimate message of this verse is both awe-inspiring and personal. By taking shelter in higher knowledge and aligning one’s life with it, a person attains an existence that is secure, undisturbed, and suffused with the light of the Divine. The cycles that once bound us no longer define us—for we have found our place in eternity, anchored in the immortal nature of the Supreme.
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