Verse 9.4 : Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga "The King of Secrets"
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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
Brahman is the self-luminous reality. All objects (like pot, cloth) exist because of the underlying reality of Brahman, just as a mirage exists because of the desert sand. But Brahman is not physically located within those objects, for Brahman is divisionless and infinite.