POETRY & REFLECTION
A quiet space for poetic reflections, preserved in their available languages.
Choose English or हिन्दी where available. Single-language writings remain in their original language.
12.1 Arjun inquired: Between those who are steadfastly devoted,to Your personal divine form, their hearts completely surrendered,and those who worship the imperishable and unmanifested,whom do You consider in Yoga to be more perfected? 12.2
Read poem13.1 Arjun said: O Keshav, I wish to know prakṛiti — material nature — and puruṣha, the enjoyer,and what are kṣhetra and kṣhetrajña — the field and the one who is its knower. I also wish to know what constitutes knowledge that is true,and what is the object of knowledge that one should pursue.
Read poem14.1 I shall once again explain to you the supreme wisdom, the best of all knowledge — said the Lord Divine,by knowing which, all the great saints attained the highest perfection, O Arjun, dear friend of Mine. 14.2
Read poemThe Supreme Person and the Aśhvattha Tree of Material Existence 15.1 The Supreme Lord said: They speak of the eternal Aśhvattha tree,With roots above and branches below, spreading endlessly.
Read poemDivine and Demoniac Qualities 16.1–16.3 The Supreme Lord said: O scion of Bharata, those of divine nature possess, Fearlessness, purity of mind, and steadfastness in spiritual progress.
Read poem17.1 Arjuna said: O Krishna, where do those people stand,Who disregard the scriptures and their sacred command? Yet with faith they continue their worship and adoration;Is their faith goodness, passion, or ignorance in manifestation?
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