The Yoga of the Field and the Knower of the Field

Krishna completes the description of knowledge qualities. Constancy in self-knowledge means continuously practicing the understanding of the distinction between field and knower. Not just understanding it once, but maintaining that understanding constantly. Vision of the purpose of knowledge means seeing why you're seeking this knowledge—to recognize the distinction between field and knower, to realize your true nature. This is called knowledge. All the qualities listed (verses 13.8-12) create true knowledge—the understanding of the distinction between field and knower. What is otherwise is ignorance. Anything that doesn't lead to this understanding is ignorance. Most people think knowledge is accumulation of information. They collect information about the field—facts, data, expertise. But this is not knowledge. This is information. Knowledge is understanding the distinction between field and knower. This understanding is realized through the qualities: humility, detachment, equanimity, devotion, focus, constancy, and vision of purpose. Without these qualities, you remain in ignorance—confused about the distinction, identifying with the field, not recognizing the knower. With these qualities, understanding emerges. You recognize the distinction. You realize your true nature. The field is temporary. The knower is eternal. This distinction is knowledge. Everything else is ignorance.