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Chapter 9 • Verse 4
The Yoga of Royal Knowledge and Royal Secret
MEANING & CONTEXT
Krishna reveals His supreme nature: 'Maya tatam idam sarvam jagad avyakta-murtina'—by Me (maya), in My unmanifest form (avyakta-murtina), this entire universe (idam sarvam jagad) is pervaded (tatam). 'Mat-sthani sarva-bhutani'—all beings (sarva-bhutani) are situated in Me (mat-sthani). 'Na ca aham teshu avasthitah'—but I (aham) am not (na ca) situated (avasthitah) in them (teshu). This is the paradox of the Supreme: He pervades everything, yet transcends everything. All beings exist in Him, but He is not limited by them. He is the foundation, the support, the source—yet He remains transcendent. This is the nature of the Supreme: all-pervading yet beyond all limitation.
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How this ancient wisdom applies to your daily life
Key Takeaway
The Supreme pervades everything, yet transcends everything. All beings exist in Him, but He is not limited by them. He is the foundation, the support, the source—yet He remains transcendent. This is the nature of the Supreme: all-pervading yet beyond all limitation. Understanding this transforms your perspective: you're not separate from the Supreme—you exist in Him. But He is not limited by you—He transcends everything. This is the paradox of the Supreme: He pervades everything, yet transcends everything.
Personal Reflection
Do you understand the Supreme's nature—all-pervading yet transcendent? Are you recognizing that you exist in the Supreme, or are you thinking you're separate? What is the relationship between the Supreme and all beings?
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