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Chapter 15 • Verse 13
The Yoga of the Supreme Person
MEANING & CONTEXT
Krishna continues revealing His presence: 'Gām āviśya ca bhūtāni dhārayāmy aham ojasā'—entering the earth, I sustain all beings by My energy. Krishna permeates the earth and sustains all living beings through His energy. This isn't abstract—it's the actual mechanism of existence. Every being is sustained by Krishna's energy. 'Puṣṇāmi cauṣadhīḥ sarvāḥ somo bhūtvā rasātmakaḥ'—having become the moon, I nourish all herbs with the essence of life. The moon (as Soma) provides the essence that nourishes plants. Krishna manifests as the moon to nourish all vegetation. This reveals Krishna's intimate involvement in the material world—not distant, but present, sustaining and nourishing. He's not separate from creation—He's actively sustaining it. Understanding this transforms how you see existence: not as independent, but as sustained by the Supreme. Every breath, every heartbeat, every plant's growth—all sustained by Krishna's energy.
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How this ancient wisdom applies to your daily life
Key Takeaway
Krishna sustains all beings through the earth and nourishes all plants through the moon. Your existence isn't independent—it's sustained by the Supreme's energy. Every breath, every heartbeat, every moment is sustained by Krishna. Plants, food, nature aren't just material—they're nourished by divine energy. Your strength doesn't come from yourself—it comes from the Supreme's energy. The cycle of sustenance is sacred, sustained by divine energy. Recognizing this is humility and gratitude: not weakness or dependency, but recognizing the truth of your dependence on the Supreme for your very existence.
Personal Reflection
Do you recognize your existence is sustained by the Supreme? Can you see divine energy in nature, plants, and food? What would recognizing your dependence on the Supreme look like? How would this change your relationship with nature and sustenance?
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