Chapter 10
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Summary of Bhagavad Gita Chapter 10
The Secret Speech of Brahm
Gita Chapter 10, Verse 1: The speaker (Brahm) says, "O Mahabaho (Arjuna)! Listen to my nectar-like words, which I shall speak for the benefit of a beloved devotee like you."
Evidence of the Origin of Brahm (Kaal)
Gita Chapter 10, Verse 2: Brahm says, "Neither the gods nor the great sages know my origin (Prabhavam / birth), because they have all originated from me."
Insight: This self-evidently proves that Brahm (Kaal) has an origin, but the deities and sages are unaware of it. Just as children cannot describe the birth of their father (but the grandfather knows), all deities and sages in the twenty-one universes were born from the union of Jyoti Niranjan (Brahm/Kaal) and Prakriti (Durga). Only the Purna Brahm (Supreme God) can reveal the origin of Kaal, as Kaal originated from the Param Akshar Brahm. Direct evidence of this origin is found in Gita Chapter 3, Verses 14–15.
Birth and Death of the Speaker: Gita Chapter 2, Verse 12 and Chapter 4, Verses 5–9 clarify that the giver of the Gita's knowledge also undergoes birth and death. Therefore, he exists in a physical form somewhere; otherwise, since Shri Krishna was standing right in front of Arjuna, he could not claim to be "beginningless and unborn" (Anadi Ajam). It was the invisible Kaal (Brahm) speaking through Shri Krishna, providing the correct information about his own status in the form of the Gita.
Understanding the "Supreme Person" (Purushottam)
Translation of Chapter 10, Verse 3: He among men who is a scholar—meaning a Tattvadarshi Saint—knows me (Brahm) as one who was born long ago (Anadim), who does not take a common human form, and as the Great Lord of the world of Kaal. Such a saint provides correct information regarding the scriptures (Yajurveda, Samaveda, Rigveda) and the nature of all sins. By worshipping the Supreme God, one attains freedom from all sins.
The Real Sustainer: Gita Chapter 15, Verse 17 describes that the indestructible Supreme God is actually someone else, who enters the three worlds to sustain everyone. In Gita Chapter 15, Verse 18, Kaal explains: "I am called Purushottam (Supreme Person) only because within the twenty-one universes, I am superior to the perishable beings in gross bodies and the indestructible soul (Jivatma). Therefore, I am called Purushottam based on Lok Ved (folklore/heard knowledge), but in reality, the indestructible Sustainer is the other Param Akshar Brahm."
The Chain of Creation (Gita 3:14–15)
All living beings are produced from food, food from rain, rain from sacrifice (Yagya), sacrifice from virtuous actions, and actions originated from Brahm. Brahm originated from the Imperishable God. That same Imperishable, All-pervading God is established in sacrifices, is the object of worship in sacrifices, and grants the fruits of sacrifices—meaning He is truly the Adhiyagya.
The Psychological Trap of Kaal
Gita Chapter 10, Verses 4–6: The essence of these verses is that Kaal Brahm says, "I am making all beings under me dance to my tune."
Note: The "Mind" (Man) is a fraction of Kaal. Kaal Brahm has installed "Mind-software" in all living beings to influence them. For this reason, Kaal claims that the power of decision, knowledge, freedom from doubt, forgiveness, truth, control of senses, control of mind, joy, sorrow, birth, death, fear, fearlessness, non-violence, contentment, charity, fame, and infamy—all these various states of beings arise from him.
Example of Deception: Kaal gave Arjuna the power to gain fame in the Mahabharata war, and then later had that fame tarnished by forest-dwelling tribes (Bhils). All such deceptions are orchestrated by Kaal; the Compassionate God does not do this.
The Progenitors: The seven great Rishis (Saptarishi) and the four earlier ones (Sanaka, Sanandana, Sanat, Sanatana), along with the fourteen Manus (Svayambhuva, etc.), were all born from the resolve of Kaal Brahm. All their progeny exists within his realm. Since Kaal Brahm is the creator of the beings in his twenty-one universes, these sages do not know the secret of his own birth.
A fully knowledgeable person worships only the Complete God, not Brahm (Kaal)
The essence of Chapter 10, Verse 7, is that whoever knows my power and yogic practice in essence (Tatv) becomes endowed with unwavering devotion; there is no doubt about this. This means that wise individuals who understand the extent of the power of Kaal (Brahm) according to the scriptures—{which is superior only to the perishable beings in physical bodies and the indestructible souls trapped in the web of Kaal (Brahm); hence he is called Purushottam. In reality, Purushottam is someone else entirely, who is called the Indestructible, All-Pervading God (re-read Chapter 15, Verses 16, 17, and 18)}—only those seekers perform the devotion of the Complete God with an undoubting and steady mind. There is no doubt about this.
Scriptures (Vedas) are originated by Brahm (Kaal) alone
Chapter 10, Verse 8 describes that those who have not found a Tattvadarshi Saint know me with the belief that I am the cause of the origin of all scriptural laws (doctrines). {Because the four Vedas were originated by Brahm (Kaal) himself, and they contain knowledge only up to the chanting of the "Om" mantra and performing sacrifices (yagya), through which only the benefits of Brahm (Kaal) can be obtained.} Therefore, all seekers perform spiritual practice based on the scriptures—meaning the Vedas—and worship me (Brahm-Kaal) with devotion. They consider Kaal alone to be the creator of the entire universe and worship him accordingly.
Worshippers of Brahm (Kaal) remain dependent on him alone
The essence of Chapter 10, Verse 9 is that those who have not found a fully knowledgeable Tattvadarshi Saint remain dependent on the scriptures originated (composed) by me. Such beings are knowledgeable only of these scriptures, have minds absorbed in them, and while engaging in mutual discussions (discussions about God), they remain perpetually satisfied with Brahm and remain absorbed in me (Brahm-Kaal). I alone grant them such an intellect so that they remain trapped in my web.
In Chapter 10, Verse 10, it is stated that I cast the darkness of ignorance into the intellect of those who are engaged in practice (abhyas-yoga) and worship with love, so that they attain only me (Kaal).