Chapter 14

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Summary of Chapter 14 — The Revelation of the Most Supreme Knowledge

The Supreme Knowledge Revealed by Brahm (Kaal)

Translation of Gita Chapter 14, Verse 1: The Giver of the Gita's knowledge said: "Now, I shall again (Bhuyah) proclaim (Pravakshyami) to you that other specific (Param) most excellent (Uttamam) knowledge (Jnanam) among all forms of knowledge (Jnānānām), knowing which (Yat jnatva) all seekers (Sarve munayah) have attained the other specific supreme perfection (Param siddhim) after becoming liberated from this world."

Meaning: In Chapter 9, Verses 1–3, the Giver of the Gita described knowledge at the level of Brahm (his own level) and called it the "King of all Knowledge." However, in Chapter 14, Verses 1–2, he states that he will now speak of a knowledge that is distinct and superior even to that "King of Knowledge"—a supreme science that has allowed sages to attain a perfection beyond this realm of Kaal Brahm.

Translation of Gita Chapter 14, Verse 2: "Taking refuge (Upashritya) in this knowledge (Idam jnanam), those who have attained (Agatah) my nature (Sadharmyam)—meaning those who have acquired God-like qualities through devotion and attained the imperishable nature—are not born again (Na upajayante) at the time of creation (Sarge) nor are they disturbed (Na vyathanti) at the time of dissolution (Pralaya)."

Meaning: Kaal Brahm states that by knowing this specific "other" knowledge, seekers attain Para-siddhi (Supreme Perfection). The Sukshm Ved also mentions: "Para-siddhi purna patrani, Amarlok ki kahoon nishani" (Supreme perfection is the queen of achievements; I tell you the sign of the Immortal World). This perfection exists in Satlok. A seeker who reaches it attains an immortal body in that eternal realm, becoming endowed with an imperishable nature like God, thereby achieving total liberation from birth and death.

Attaining the Qualities of the Supreme

In Chapter 14, Verses 1 and 2, Lord Brahm says: "O Arjuna! I shall again tell you that other (Param) knowledge, the most excellent of all, knowing which all devout souls (sages) attained the other Supreme God mentioned in Chapter 13, Verse 34."

Those who obtain complete knowledge adopt the path of the Supreme God. They rise above the worship of Brahm (Kaal), Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, and other deities to perform the devotion of the Purna Paramatma/Satpurush. Consequently, they depart for the Supreme Abode (Satlok). Such a worshiper of the Supreme Brahm becomes endowed with divine attributes and gains power (qualities) similar to the Lord—becoming "Brahm-like" in nature and strictly performing the true worship of the Supreme God, refusing to worship lesser deities.

Saint Garibdas Ji says: "Garib, anant koti Brahma huye, anant koti huye Isha (Brahm) | Sahib teri bandagi (bhakti) se, jeev ho jaave Jagdish (Brahm) ||"

Meaning: Seekers who take initiation from a Tattvadarshi Saint and perform devotion gain powers equivalent to the deities of Kaal Brahm (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva). Such a soul becomes equal to the 'Jagdish' (Lord of the world) of this realm. If they chose to exhaust their accumulated spiritual earnings by granting blessings, they could provide immense benefits to their followers and become famous as "Gods" themselves.

What are the Qualities and Attributes of the Supreme God?

Lord Krishna (Vishnu) is a Lord, but Not Almighty

While Lord Krishna is the Lord of the three worlds (as an incarnation of Vishnu), and his qualities resemble those of God, he is not All-Powerful (Samarth).

For instance, Lord Krishna had King Mordhwaj’s only son, Tamradhwaj, sawn in half and killed, only to bring him back to life later. This is one of the divine attributes (Siddhi or supernatural power). Because of such acts, Shri Krishna is indeed a Lord, but not the Complete (Supreme) God.

The Evidence:

• The Death of Abhimanyu: During the Mahabharata war, Arjuna’s son Abhimanyu was killed. He was the nephew of Shri Krishna (as Arjuna was married to Krishna's sister, Subhadra). Despite being his own nephew, Lord Krishna could not bring him back to life. This proves that while he is a Lord, he is not the "Complete" one.
• The Destruction of the Yadava Clan: Similarly, right before Lord Krishna’s eyes (due to the curse of Sage Durvasa), the entire Yadava clan was destroyed. His own son Pradyumna and grandson Aniruddha fought amongst themselves and died. Lord Krishna could not save them.
• The End of Krishna: Finally, in the area of Prabhas Kshetra, a hunter shot Lord Krishna with an arrow, leading to his death.

Conclusion: This proves that Shri Krishna is a Lord, but not the Supreme God (Purna Paramatma). He is a Supreme Soul (Shrestha Atma) functioning as God within the limited jurisdiction of the three worlds only.

Saheb Kabir; KavirDev is the Complete Supreme God

Reviving a Dead Cow 

Bandi Chhor Kabir Saheb is the Complete Supreme God. He is the creator of infinite crores of universes. Once, upon hearing the true spiritual discourses of Kabir Saheb, both Hindus and Muslims became angry with him. They gathered in large numbers and approached Sikandar Lodi, the Sultan of Delhi (who had gone to Kashi).

They filed a false complaint against Kabir Saheb. The Muslims said, "This Kabir tarnishes the image of our religion. He says that God does not reside in the mosque and claims, 'I am God.' He says that those who eat meat are sinful beings, that God will punish them, and they will go to hell."

Kabir, maans ahaari maanai, pratyaksh raakshas jaani |
Taaki sangati mati karai, hoi bhakti mein haani ||1||

Kabir, maans machhaliya khaat hain, suraapaan se het |
Te nar narkai jaahinge, maata pita samet ||2||

Kabir, maans maans sab ek hai, murgi hirni gaay |
Jo koi yeh khaat hai, te nar narkahin jaay ||3||

Kabir, jeev hanai hinsa karai, pragat paap sir hoy |
Nigam puni aise paap tein, bhist gaya nahinkoy ||4||

Kabir, tilbhar machhli khaayke, koti gau dai daan |
Kaashi karaut le marai, tau bhi narak nidaan ||5||

Kabir, bakri paati khaat hai, taaki kaadhi khaal |
Jo bakriko khaat hai, tinka kaun hawaal ||6||

Kabir, anda kin bismil kiya, ghun kin kiya halaal |
Machhli kin jabah kari, sab khaane ka khyaal ||7||

Kabir, mula tujhai kareem ka, kab aaya farmaan |
Ghat phora ghar ghar diya, saahab ka neesaan ||8||

Kabir, kaaji ka beta mua, urmain saalai peer |
Vah saahab sabka pita, bhala na maanai beer ||9||

Kabir, peer sabanko eksi, moorakh jaanain naahin |
Apna gala kataaykai, bhisht basai kyon naahin ||10||

Kabir, jori kari jabah karai, mukhoson kahai halaal |
Saahab lekha maangasi, tab hosi kaun hawaal ||11||

Kabir, jor kiyaan julum hai, maagai jwaab khuday |
Khaalik dar khooni khada, maar muhee munh khaay ||12||

Kabir, gala kaati kalma bharai, kiya kahai halaal |
Saahab lekha maangasi, tab hosi kaun hawaal ||13||

Kabir, gala gusaakon kaatiye, miyaan kaharakau maar |
Jo paanchoo bismil karai, tab paavai deedaar ||14||

Kabir, kabira soi peer hain, jo jaanai par peer |
Jo par peer na jaani hai, so kaafir bepeer ||15||

Kabir, kahta hoon kahi jaat hoon, kaha jo maan hamaar |
Jaaka gala tum kaati ho, so phir kaatai tumhaar ||16||

Kabir, hindu ke daaya nahin, mihar turakke naahin |
Kahai kabir doonoon gaya, lakh chauraasi maanhi ||17||

Kabir, musalmaan maarai karad son, hindu maare tarvaar |
Kah kabir doonoon mili, jaavain yamke dwaar ||18||

Kabir, paani prithvi ke hate, dhoonaan suni ke jeev |
Hukke mein hinsa ghani, kyonkar paavai peev ||19||

Kabir, chhaajan bhojan hakk hai, aur dojakh dei |
Aapan dojakh jaat hai, aur dojakh dei ||20||

The Sin of Meat Consumption and Violence Against Beings

Bhavarth (Deep Meaning):

Verses 1–2: Identifying the Demonic Nature Any human (man or woman) who consumes meat should be recognized as a literal demon. A devotee should avoid the company of such sinners; staying with them may lead the devotee to commit errors, causing a loss in their spiritual earnings. (1)

Those who consume meat, fish, or alcohol will go to hell along with their parents. The reason is that young children often use their parents' money to consume alcohol and meat, making the parents complicit. As children grow older, they may even mix meat into their elderly parents' food. Eventually, the parents also develop a habit for it, and thus the entire family falls into hell. (2)

Verses 3–4: The Illusion of "Sacred" Meat Individuals who commit violence against living beings and then consume their meat—even offering it as a religious sacrifice—are taking direct sin upon their heads. For example, some Muslims consider cow meat as auspicious in religious rituals. On the other hand, while Hindus abstain from cow meat, they do not consider eating pig or deer meat a sin. To them, it is said: Meat is meat, regardless of which creature it comes from. Consuming it will only lead to hell. (3.4)

Verses 5–6: Virtue Destroyed by Sin A person may perform great acts of charity, such as donating a cow (Gau-daan). However, if that person consumes even a tiny bit (til-bhar) of meat or fish, the merit of their charity is destroyed, and they will fall into hell. (5)

Consider the goat: it committed no sin and lived its life simply by eating leaves from bushes. Yet, meat-eating humans or predators like lions and tigers killed and ate it. If a creature living such a simple, harmless life has to endure such pain, imagine the terrible fate awaiting those who live a life of sin by eating meat. Therefore, abstain from sin; therein lies your well-being. (6)

Verse 7: Refuting the Excuse of "Halal" Some Muslims claim that by performing Bismil (slitting the throat while reciting a prayer) and making the meat Halal, they incur no sin. To them, it is asked: if slitting the throat and reciting a Kalma (mantra) removes the sin, then what about the egg you ate? It has no throat to slit. If you believe reciting a prayer justifies killing, try reciting that prayer and slitting the throat of your own child—then you will realize the magnitude of the pain.

Even a woodworm (Ghun) accidentally burnt in wood brings sin. Those who take initiation from a Complete Saint find their sins destroyed. Those who make excuses to justify meat-eating are merely inventing man-made myths. A Complete Saint makes one renounce evils like meat and alcohol, and previous sins are eradicated through true devotion.

Verses 8–11: The Order of the Merciful Creator Kabir Parmeshwar says to the Mullah (religious preacher): The order of the Merciful (Karim) God is not to kill or consume His beings. By killing His creatures, you have become a partner in sin, and by distributing that meat from house to house, you make others sinners as well. (8)

Verse 9: When a Qazi’s son died, his heart felt immense pain. God is the Father (Creator) of all living beings. He will never be pleased with someone who kills His son or daughter (any living being). (9)

Verse 10: Pain is the same for everyone, but the foolish do not understand this. Those who claim they are sending animals to heaven by sacrificing them or performing Halal—why don't they have their own throats slit while prayers are recited so they can go to heaven themselves? (10)

Verses 11–13: The Final Judgment Killing beings by force is an act of tyranny (Zulm). God will demand an answer. He will ask, "By whose order did you kill this being?" At that time, the murderer will have no answer. At the door of the Creator (Khalik), that murderer will be beaten severely, slapped repeatedly, and thrown into hell. You claim you performed a religious act by slitting a throat; your God will take the account, and your fate will be wretched. (11.13)

Verses 14–20: The True Sacrifice Kabir Ji preached: "O Miyan Ji! Cut the throat of your Anger and kill the cruelty of fighting and conflict. When you sacrifice (Bismil) these five—Lust, Anger, Attachment, Greed, and Arrogance—only then is the vision of God possible." (14)

The Definition of a True Teacher (Pir) He who understands the pain of others is truly a Pir (Guru/Saint). He who does not understand the suffering of others is a Kafir (unfaithful/traitor) and a Be-pir (merciless/ruthless). (15)

The Law of Karma (Retribution) Kabir Ji warns: "Listen with open ears! The one whose throat you slit today will one day slit your throat in the future to take revenge. This is the unbreakable Law of God." (16)

Universal Compassion Hindus who commit violence have lost their compassion; Muslims who commit violence have seen their mercy destroyed. All those who commit violence against living beings fall into the cycle of 8.4 million species and endure immense suffering. (17)

Refuting Methods of Slaughter Muslims kill animals slowly with a small knife (Halal), and Hindus kill animals with a single stroke of a sword (Jhatka). Both claim their method is superior or sinless. Kabir Ji clarifies: "Whether you kill a being slowly with a knife or instantly with a sword, the sin is exactly the same. Both types of killers will partake in the fires of hell." (18)

The Hidden Violence in Smoking Those who smoke the hookah (tobacco users) commit extensive violence against invisible beings. To prepare the fire, they kill organisms of the earth; by putting water in the pipe, they kill aquatic life; and by exhaling tobacco smoke, they kill aerial organisms. How can such people find God? The answer is: Never. (19)

The Pure Diet (Haqq) The grains, fruits, dry fruits, milk, and yogurt that God has provided as nectar-like food are the only Haqq (rightful/pure/noble) sustenance. Everything else leads to hell. Those who mislead the public and inspire them to commit sins will go to hell themselves and drag others down with them. (20)