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Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 2, Verse 21 (2.21):
"Vedaavinashinam nityam ya enam ajam avyayam
Katham sa purushah paartha kam ghaatayati hanti kam?"
Translation
- Literal:
"He who knows this soul to be indestructible, eternal, unborn, and immutable, O Partha (Arjuna), how can such a person kill or cause anyone to kill?"
Context and Explanation
This verse occurs in the second chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, titled Sankhya Yoga, where Krishna explains the nature of the self (Atman) to Arjuna. Arjuna is struggling with the moral dilemma of fighting in a war against his own relatives and teachers. Krishna addresses his doubts by teaching the eternal, immutable nature of the soul.
Key Points from the Verse:
The Soul's Nature:
- The soul (Atman) is indestructible (avinashi), meaning it cannot be destroyed by any material or physical force.
- It is eternal (nityam), existing beyond time and unaffected by birth and death.
- It is unborn (ajam), meaning it was never created and thus cannot be annihilated.
- It is immutable (avyayam), meaning it does not change or degrade.
Implication for Action:
- Knowing the true nature of the soul, Krishna emphasizes that physical actions like killing in battle affect only the body, not the soul.
- Therefore, a wise person who understands this truth does not become entangled in the illusion of causing harm to the eternal self.
Detachment from Outcomes:
- Krishna is guiding Arjuna to rise above his emotional attachments and see the larger spiritual reality.
- The verse also hints at the concept of Nishkama Karma (selfless action), encouraging action without attachment to its consequences.
Philosophical Significance
- The verse reinforces the idea that the soul is beyond the dualities of life and death, emphasizing the eternal nature of existence.
- It challenges the conventional notions of morality tied to physical and emotional attachments, focusing instead on a higher spiritual truth.
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