Bhagavad Gita 8.4
अधिभूतं क्षरो भावः पुरुषश्चाधिदैवतम्। अधियज्ञोऽहमेवात्र देहे देहभृतां वर॥
adhibhūtaṁ kṣharo bhāvaḥ puruṣhaśh chādhidaivatam adhiyajño ’ham evātra dehe deha-bhṛitāṁ vara
Translation
Knowledge of the Elements concerns My perishable nature, and knowledge of the Shining Ones concerns the life-giving energy; the knowledge of Sacrifice tells of Me, as wearing the body, O best of living beings.
What it means
Knowledge of the elements concerns the perishable; knowledge of the gods concerns the cosmic powers; knowledge of sacrifice concerns Me dwelling in the body. All domains are finally referred to the one indwelling presence.
Try this today
The remaining definitions map every level of knowledge onto levels of reality, from matter to the indwelling divine.
Something to reflect on
Which level do I mistake for the whole - matter, power, or the presence behind both?
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