Verse 13.16 : Ksetra Ksetrajna Vibhaga Yoga "The Knower and the Field"
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The Translation
“It exists outside and within all living beings, both moving and non-moving. Because of its subtlety, It is incomprehensible to the material senses. It is far away, yet exceedingly near.”
Commentary & Insights
Krishna describes the subtle, omnipresent nature of Brahman, explaining that while it is the closest reality, it remains hidden from those who seek it only through external senses.
Practical Application
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Stop seeking satisfaction in external validation or purchases today; pause, take a deep breath, and connect with the quiet peace that is already inside you.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- How can something be both 'far away' and 'exceedingly near' (dūrasthaṃ cāntike ca)? How does this describe our search for happiness in external things vs. finding it within?
- Since the Divine is 'within and without' (bahir antaś ca), how does this affect how we treat physical spaces and nature?
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13.16
बहिरन्तश्च भूतानामचरं चरमेव च
Brahman is 'bahiḥ' (outside) when viewed in relation to the body, and 'antaḥ' (inside) as the innermost witness. Because of Its absolute subtlety, It cannot be grasped by the unpurified intellect. It is 'dūrastham' to the ignorant, who think It is millions of miles away, and 'antike' to the wise, who realize It as their own Self.