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== अध्यायसारः ॥ Summary of the Seventh Chapter ==

== अध्यायसारः ॥ Summary of the Seventh Chapter ==

It is said that, the supreme reality has to be realised in both its transcendent as well as immanent aspects. The previous chapters have already described the all-pervading static and infinite state of the Supreme being. Now, this chapter proceeds to explain the Universe as the manifestation of the Supreme reality. These manifestations are referred to as the supreme being's lower and higher Prakrtis. The lower Prakrti is made up of the five elements, mind, ego and intellect while the higher Prakrti is the life force that upholds the universe that activates it, causes its appearance and its final dissolution. Sri Krishna says, a Yogi who has reached the summit of realising the ultimate reality in both these (ie. saguna and nirguna) forms has nothing more to know.

It is said that, the supreme reality has to be realised in both its transcendent as well as immanent aspects. The previous chapters have already described the all-pervading static and infinite state of the Supreme being. Now, this chapter proceeds to explain the Universe as the manifestation of the Supreme reality. These manifestations are referred to as the supreme being's lower and higher Prakrtis. The lower Prakrti is made up of the five elements, mind, ego and intellect while the higher Prakrti is the life force that upholds the universe, that activates it, causes its appearance and its final dissolution. Sri Krishna says, a Yogi who has reached the summit of realising the ultimate reality in both these (ie. saguna and nirguna) forms has nothing more to know.

Sri Krishna also explains that whatever exists is nothing but Himself. He is the cause of both the manifestation of the universe as also the things within it. Just like gems are strung to a string, all things hold on to him. For, He is the substratum of everything. So is He the essence and the substance itself, whether visible or invisible. At the same time, He transcends everything. For, although everything is in Him, He himself is actionless. Prakrti which is Trigunatmika - made up of three gunas namely, Sattva, Rajas and Tamas, deludes the soul and makes it forget that its true nature is being one with the Supreme. This delusion, termed as Maya, can only be removed by the Grace of the Supreme being.

Sri Krishna also explains that whatever exists is nothing but Himself. He is the cause of both the manifestation of the universe as also the things within it. Just like gems are strung to a string, all things hold on to him. For, He is the substratum of everything. So is He the essence and the substance itself, whether visible or invisible. At the same time, He transcends everything. For, although everything is in Him, He himself is actionless. Prakrti which is Trigunatmika - made up of three gunas namely, Sattva, Rajas and Tamas, deludes the soul and makes it forget that its true nature is being one with the Supreme. This delusion, termed as Maya, can only be removed by the Grace of the Supreme being.