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Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga (Samskrit: क्षेत्रक्षेत्रज्ञविभागयोगः) is the title of the thirteenth chapter of the [[Bhagavad Gita (भगवद्गीता)|Bhagavad Gita]]. The theme of this chapter is the immortal atma with its physical embodiment. It sums up what constitutes true knowledge. The message given here is to reach the self by understanding the difference between the field (body or prakrti) and the knower of the field (the purusha).

Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga (Samskrit: क्षेत्रक्षेत्रज्ञविभागयोगः) is the title of the thirteenth chapter of the [[Bhagavad Gita (भगवद्गीता)|Bhagavad Gita]]. The theme of this chapter is the immortal atma with its physical embodiment. It sums up what constitutes true knowledge. The message given here is to reach the Self by understanding the difference between the field (body or prakrti) and the knower of the field (the purusha).

== परिचयः ॥ Introduction ==

== परिचयः ॥ Introduction ==

Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga comprises of one of the most significant, illuminating, inspiring and mystical portions of the Bhagavad Gita. Here, Sri Krishna gives a revealing insight into the human individual.  

<blockquote>''"Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga comprises of one of the most significant, illuminating, inspiring and mystical portions of the Bhagavad Gita.",'' says Swami Sivananda.</blockquote>Here, Sri Krishna gives a revealing insight into the human individual.  

== अध्यायसारः ॥ Summary of the Thirteenth Chapter ==

== अध्यायसारः ॥ Summary of the Thirteenth Chapter ==

The main theme of the chapter Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga is the immortal atma with its physical embodiment. The chapter also describes the supreme transcendental reality, which is the eternal substratum.  

Sri Krishna in this Chapter explains that the knowledge of the Field and the Knower of the Field constitutes true knowledge. He says, this body is the Field and the immortal atma, dwelling in the body, is the Knower of the Field. And it is none other than the Supreme Being who has projected Himself in form of Knower of the Field within the body. It is said that the knower of the Supreme Reality is instantly liberated. Thus, Lord Krishna explains the mystery of the individual atma dwelling within the mortal body. For, the Self is none other than the Supreme reality. So, though the main theme of the chapter is the immortal atma with its physical embodiment, it also describes the supreme transcendental reality, which is the eternal substratum. And this is the knowledge that constitutes the main subject matter of all the scriptures and the highest of philosophical works. For, it is this highest and the best knowledge that grants divine wisdom and spiritual illumination that leads to divine blessings.  

Sri Krishna in this Chapter explains that the knowledge of the Field and the Knower of the Field constitutes true knowledge. He says, this body is the Field and the immortal atma, dwelling in the body, is the Knower of the Field. And it is none other than the Supreme Being who has projected Himself in form of Knower of the Field within the body. Therefore, the Self is none other than the Supreme reality.

The Chapter begins with a deliberation on the field (physical body) where it is said that the five elements, ahamkara, mind, intellect and the ten organs, desire and aversion and such factors constitute the Field. It is followed by a summary of what constitutes true knowledge. Then is the declaration of the Supreme Atma, the knowledge of which grants us immortality. That Supreme Reality is described as the one universal Essence present everywhere; pervading everything. That Supreme reality shines within the inmost chambers of the heart, it is everything, it is the one seer, the witness, the guide, sustainer, experiencer and Lord of all. One who knows this mystery is not bound by activity even in the midst of life. When one perceives the presence of the Supreme in all beings, there will be no injury to any living being. Sri Krishna therefore, asks us to see and know the difference between the Field (body or Prakriti) and the Knower of the Field (Spirit or Purusha), inorder to reach the Self.  

 

It is said that the knower of the Supreme Reality is instantly liberated.Thus, Lord Krishna explains the mystery of the individual atma dwelling within the mortal body. This knowledge constitutes the main subject matter of all the scriptures and the highest of philosophical works. For, it is this highest and the best knowledge that grants divine wisdom and spiritual illumination that leads to divine blessings.

 

The five elements, the ego, the mind, intellect and the ten organs, desire and aversion and such factors constitute the Field. Next follows a wonderful summing-up of what constitutes true knowledge. Then follows the declaration of the Supreme Soul, the knowledge of which grants us immortality.ThatSupremeRealityistheoneuniversalEssencepresenteverywhere.Itpervadesall. It shines within the inmost chambers of our heart, it is everything, it is the one seer, the witness, the guide, sustainer, experiencer and Lord of all. One who knows this mystery is not bound by activity even in the midst of life. When we perceive this supreme Presence dwelling in all beings we cannot injure anyone. Krishna asks us to see and know the difference between the Field (body or Prakriti) and the Knower of the Field (Spirit or Purusha), and thus reach the Self. This is the teaching and the message of this illuminating discourse.

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