Chapter 11
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Summary of Bhagavad Gita Chapter 11
The Infinite Extensions of Kaal and the Great Deception
In Gita Chapter 10, Verses 19 to 42, Kaal Brahm says: "O Arjuna! (Best of the Kurus), I shall now describe to you my infinite extensions."
"I am the soul in all beings who are under me; I am their beginning, middle, and end because they are all dyed in the colors of Kaal (Time). They have no knowledge of the other Supreme God. Among the Adityas, I am Vishnu; among the luminaries, the Sun; among the stars, the Moon. Among the Vedas, I am the Sama Veda; among the Rudras, I am Shankara; among the gods of wealth, I am Kubera. I am Sumeru, the highest mountain; I am Brihaspati, Skanda, and the Ocean. I am the sage Bhrigu; among words, I am the single syllable 'Om' (Omkar). Among trees, I am the Peepal; among the perfected, I am Kapil Muni; among divine sages, I am Narada. Among men, I am the King; among cows, I am Kamdhenu; among serpents, I am Vasuki; and among Nagas, I am Sheshnaag. Among wild beasts, I am the Lion; and among birds, I am Garuda. Among aquatic creatures, I am the Crocodile; and among archers, I am Rama (son of Dasharatha). I am Death, the destroyer of all. Therefore, O Arjuna! I am the seed (the cause of origin and destruction) of all beings. My glories are infinite; I have mentioned only a few. Whatever is excellent, know it to have originated from me. O Arjuna! What use is it for you to know all this in detail? Listen, I support this entire world (the three realms) with but a single fraction of myself—meaning, what more can I say? I (Kaal) am making this whole world dance."
Insight: He made the lion powerful among wild animals so it can harass and terrorize others, eating them whenever it wishes. Similarly, the crocodile terrorizes aquatic life. In this same manner, Kaal is the "Lord" who consumes whomever he wishes. Kaal's kingdom spans 21 universes, and he is the root cause of the suffering of all beings, which he is openly admitting here.
(Note: To understand Kaal Brahm, read the chapter "Creation of the Universe" at the end of this book.)
The Critique: Vanity and Deception
The giver of the Gita's knowledge is building his own hollow glory. This is his viewpoint, but the reality is different. In Gita 10:40-42, Kaal says: "I am the master of all; my divine glories have no end; I support the entire world with a mere fraction."
If this were true, then why is it said in Gita 15:4 and 15:17 that after attaining Tattvagyan, one should search for that Param Pad (Supreme Abode) of the Lord, from which seekers never return to the world? Why does it say to worship that God who expanded the "tree of the world" (the Creator)?
Gita 15:17 explicitly states that the Uttam Purush (Supreme Person) is someone else entirely, who is called the Supreme Soul (Paramatma). He is the truly Imperishable Lord who enters and sustains all three worlds (the realm of Kshar Purush/Kaal, the realm of Akshar Purush, and His own realm of Param Akshar Brahm).
The Contradiction and the "Remote Control"
In Gita 18:62, Arjuna is told: "Go to the refuge of that God with your whole being. By His grace alone will you attain supreme peace and the eternal supreme abode." The giver of the Gita praises a God other than himself in numerous chapters (18:46, 61; 8:3, 8-10, 20-22).
However, in Chapter 10, Verses 40-42, he intimidates Arjuna through deception. He manages this entire system through lies and trickery, never revealing the truth to anyone. Readers may wonder: if Kaal Brahm lies, why believe the rest of the Gita?
- He speaks some spiritual truths to establish himself as an "Ocean of Knowledge" and build his glory.
- He knows the Vedas are studied; if he contradicts them entirely, his secret will be out.
- His "Remote Control" is in the hands of the Supreme God, who forced him to admit in Gita 11:32: "I am Kaal." The Almighty has revealed that he is a liar who claims to be the Doer of everything.
Wisdom from the Sukshm Ved
Saint Garibdas Ji, receiving knowledge from Supreme God Kabir, says:
"Jyot swarupi kah Niranjan, main hi karta bhai | Ek na karta do na karta, nau thehraye bhai | Daswan bhi dhundhar mein mil jaaga, Sat Kabir duhai ||"
Meaning: Kaal Brahm claims to be the creator in Gita 10:40-42. Mythology claims ten incarnations (Avatars) are the doers. Kabir Ji says that nine incarnations who were considered "doers" have died; the tenth will also be destroyed. Only Kabir is the Creator, Sustainer, and Lord of all.
Supreme God Kabir further states:
"Omkar nishchay bhaya, ya koo karta mat jaan | Saacha shabd Kabir ka, parde maahi pehchan ||"
Meaning: The mantra for worshipping Kaal Brahm is Om (Omkar)—this is a fact. However, do not consider Jyoti Niranjan (Kaal) to be the "Doer" (Creator). The true mantra for attaining God has been revealed by Kabir Ji. It has been kept secret; identify it by learning the hidden method from a Saint. He will reveal that the Master of all is someone other than Kaal Brahm.