6th October 2024
The universe's variety is what catches the attention of the common man. The sense organs are always actively engaged in experiencing this variety, and they never get tired. Every day, new things come up to excite the senses and the mind.
According to Upanishad literature, the world has originated from a Singular Reality. If that's the case, what has caused the variety? Gold is one, but the ornaments are of many forms and designs, each catering to the needs and tastes of various individuals.
The variety is decided by the goldsmith and not by the gold. However, in the world's creation, the variety is caused by the conscious one and not by the matter.
Lord Krishna begins to explain the source of the variety in this chapter. He starts with an introduction to Self-knowledge, which was referred to as 'knowable' in the previous chapter. Knowing this alone can lead to the highest perfection while living.
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