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Arjuna in this chapter, asks Sri Krishna about the meaning of the different terms referred to by Him in the last two verses of the previous chapter. He wishes to know what is the Supreme Being, what is Karma (action) that He refers to, the elements and the centre of all things within this human body, etc

Arjuna in this chapter, asks Sri Krishna about the meaning of the different terms referred to by Him in the last two verses of the previous chapter. He wishes to know what is the Supreme Being, what is Karma (action) that He refers to, the elements and the centre of all things within this human body, etc

* The Supreme being

* The Supreme being

Sri Krishna says, beyond all things manifest and unmanifest, beyond these names and forms, there is the Supreme Being—Brahman. That brahman dwells in this body as the centre of all things, including our own self (atma). We are a spiritual being residing within this body supported by the Antaryami.  

Sri Krishna says, beyond all things manifest and unmanifest, beyond these names and forms, there is the Supreme Being—Brahman. That brahman dwells in this body as the centre of all things, including our own self (atma). We are a adhyatmik being residing within this body supported by the Antaryami.  

* The Secret of eternal bliss

* The Secret of eternal bliss

Attaining unity with the supreme reality thereby freeing oneself from the bondage of birth and death is the subject matter in this chapter. Talking of the journey beyond the physical world, it is said that, even though the departure is seen as both an auspicious as well as an inauspicious circumstance, if one steadily abides in the thoughts of the Supreme being with unwavering shraddha and bhakti, then these conditions do not matter. Because, by always remaining in tune with the Supreme through pure love, everything is made auspicious. When one remains ever united with the Divine through deep devotion, constant remembrance, regular meditation and continuous communion, then all times, places, conditions and situations become auspicious and blessed. And this is the secret of invoking His Grace for attaining Him that leads to eternal freedom and bliss. And worship, prayer and offering to the deities with shraddha and bhakti constitute actions that lead to blessedness.

Attaining unity with the supreme reality thereby freeing oneself from the bondage of birth and death is the subject matter in this chapter. Talking of the journey beyond the physical world, it is said that, even though the departure is seen as both an auspicious as well as an inauspicious circumstance, if one steadily abides in the thoughts of the Supreme being with unwavering shraddha and bhakti, then these conditions do not matter. Because, by always remaining in tune with the Supreme through pure love, everything is made auspicious. When one remains ever united with the Divine through deep devotion, constant remembrance, regular meditation and continuous communion, then all times, places, conditions and situations become auspicious and blessed. And this is the secret of invoking His Grace for attaining Him that leads to eternal freedom and bliss. And worship, prayer and offering to the deities with shraddha and bhakti constitute actions that lead to blessedness.