Verse 9.5 : Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga "The King of Secrets"
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The Translation
“And yet, beings do not dwell in Me. Behold My divine mystery! My Self, though the creator and sustainer of all beings, does not dwell in them.”
Commentary & Insights
Krishna presents a cosmic paradox, explaining that at the absolute level, there is no real material division or contact between the Spirit and the physical creation.
Practical Application
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Support a colleague or client today with full dedication, but consciously keep your emotional state independent of their reaction or mood.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- Think of a movie on a screen: the characters, rivers, and cities are 'on the screen', yet they do not actually wet or crowd the screen. How does this help explain this 'divine mystery' (*yogam aiśvaram*)?
- If God is the ultimate 'bhūta-bhṛt' (sustainer) of your life, how can you reduce your anxiety about survival and resources?
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9.5
न च मत्स्थानि भूतानि पश्य मे योगमैश्वरम्
From the absolute standpoint (Paramarthika), there is no dual creation at all. The world is an appearance projected by Maya. Since there is no real second object, it is said that 'beings do not dwell in Me' in a physical sense. This is the supreme mystery of Advaita.