Verse-20
Chapter 18 — Moksha Sanyasa Yoga
Verse 20
🕉 Original Sanskrit Shloka
sarvabhūteṣu yenaikaṁ bhāvamavyayamīkṣate
avibhaktaṁ vibhakteṣu tajjñānaṁ viddhi sāttvikam
🕉 English Translation
Nazar ateh hain jeev yeh jo anek,
Dekhe jo saam bhav se inme ek.
Hai avinashi parmatma sab mein hi,
Samajh satvic gyan hai bas yahi.
📜 Translation
English
The knowledge which enables one to know with equanimity the One Imperishable Supreme abiding in all existences as undivided amongst the divided, know that knowledge to be of satvic nature.
If one observes from the ordinary point of view, then all knowledge is merely knowledge. But the profundity of the philosophy of the Gita can be seen with regard to every issue. Even in case of knowledge such situations can be found to exist, which may be so called as knowledge but in reality takes one towards ignorance. That is why such ideological thoughts pertaining to knowledge can be considered to be a beautiful gift for the pilgrims of the spiritual path. Satvic knowledge should be first comprehended.
To see oneness in multiplicity is the unparalleled feature of the Indian science of spirituality. Shri Gita is a great scripture which expounds this feature in a simple and easily graspable manner. This expression is the basic tenet of equality, uniformity and harmonious attitude. Previously also on several occasions in different contexts, the singer of the Gita has given such inspiration. 'Avibhakatam vibhaktesu' indivisible among the divisions is a beautiful analytical expression of the Gita. From the worldly point of view wherever whatever is seen in this world, separateness and division can be seen all around. Different forms, different nature, different classes, occupations, castes, sphere, languages, states and circumstances, seasons-diversity in all of them is quite evident. Different from all of these but the Consciousness of all is the Supreme; That is indivisible, is uniformly present everywhere in all. The vessels made of clay are of several types, having the distinctions of names and form but the clay in all of them is a common feature. Similarly, the ornaments made of gold are several but the gold in all of them is the same! There are various sorts of electrical appliances; their working capacities are also different but the electric current is the same. Understand the reality in a similar manner. The knowledge which enables one to grasp this is the real and satvic knowledge.