नाहं प्रकाशः सर्वस्य योगमायासमावृतः। मूढोऽयं नाभिजानाति लोको मामजमव्ययम्
Krishna explains that His true nature is concealed by Yogamaya, His divine potency. Because of this, He is not manifest to everyone and remains hidden from those who are deluded.
People turn toward faith for different reasons, including distress and curiosity. Reflect on your own motivation without using it to rank another person’s worth or belief.
What am I seeking from my spiritual practice at this moment?
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How does the 'unborn and imperishable' quality of Krishna relate to how people perceive Him?
Krishna describes Himself as unborn and imperishable, indicating that He is eternal and beyond the cycles of birth and death. However, due to the veil of Yogamaya, most people do not perceive this reality and instead believe He is subject to ordinary human limitations.
Why does the verse mention that ignorant people fail to recognize Krishna's divinity?
The verse highlights that ignorance, caused by the influence of Yogamaya, prevents people from recognizing Krishna's true divine nature. This ignorance leads them to mistake Him for a mortal being and overlook His eternal, unchanging essence.
In Chapter 7, Verse 25, what is the significance of Yogamaya in the context of Krishna's manifestation?
Yogamaya is the divine power through which Krishna controls how He is perceived in the world. Its significance lies in allowing the Supreme to remain hidden from those who are not spiritually awakened, making realization of the divine a matter of inner clarity and devotion rather than simple observation.
How can one overcome the delusion described in this teaching on Veiled and truly recognize the divine?
To overcome the delusion caused by Yogamaya, one must cultivate spiritual wisdom, devotion, and humility. This involves sincere self-inquiry, seeking guidance from realized beings, and practicing meditation or prayer. Through these steps, the veil of ignorance can be lifted, allowing one to perceive the eternal divinity present in Krishna and all existence.
Nor am I of all discovered, enveloped in My creation-illusion. This deluded world knoweth Me not, the unborn, the imperishable.