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Chapter 7 • Verse 24
The Yoga of Knowledge and Wisdom
MEANING & CONTEXT
Krishna describes the ignorance of those who don't understand His nature. 'Avyaktaṁ vyaktim āpannaṁ manyante mām abuddhayaḥ'—the ignorant think that I, the unmanifest, have come into manifestation. 'Paraṁ bhāvam ajānanto mamāvyayam anuttamam'—not knowing My supreme, imperishable, and transcendental nature. This verse shows that ignorant people think Krishna is just a manifestation—they don't understand that He is the unmanifest Supreme, always existing, never changing. They see only His manifestation and miss His true nature. This connects to verse 7.23's teaching about different understandings and prepares for verse 7.25 where Krishna will describe how He remains unmanifest to most.
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How this ancient wisdom applies to your daily life
Key Takeaway
You see Krishna as a person, a historical figure, a manifestation. You think: 'Is this all Krishna is? Is He just a person who appeared?' This verse addresses that misunderstanding. Krishna says: the ignorant think that I, the unmanifest, have come into manifestation. They don't understand My supreme, imperishable, and transcendental nature. Krishna is not just His manifestation—He is the unmanifest Supreme, always existing, never changing. Understanding this transforms how you see Krishna—not just as a person who appeared, but as the eternal Supreme who manifested as that person.
Personal Reflection
Do you see Krishna only as His manifestation, or do you understand His unmanifest Supreme nature? Do you recognize that Krishna is always existing, never changing, beyond manifestation?
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