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Shloka 9.4
मया ततमिदं सर्वं जगदव्यक्तमूर्तिना | मत्स्थानि सर्वभूतानि चाहं तेष्ववस्थितः ||९-४||
mayā tatamidaṃ sarvaṃ jagadavyaktamūrtinā . matsthāni sarvabhūtāni na cāhaṃ teṣvavasthitaḥ ||9-4||
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The Translation

“By Me, in My unmanifest form, this entire universe is pervaded. All beings dwell in Me, but I do not dwell in them.”

Commentary & Insights

Krishna explains His relationship with the universe, describing Himself as the all-pervading, detached source of all creation, existing in His unmanifest form.

Practical Application
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When experiencing a swarm of anxious thoughts today, visualize your mind as empty space: let the thoughts float inside without defining or binding you.

Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
  • How can God support the universe without being contaminated by its flaws? Think of space: it contains smoke, fire, and water, but is never burned or wet. How does this help you understand God's presence?
  • If you are always 'dwelling in God' (*matsthāni*), how can you ever feel lonely or abandoned?

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9.4
मया ततमिदं सर्वं जगदव्यक्तमूर्तिना