Krishna cites the authorities — Summarizing philosophical conclusions of great sages, especially Vyasdeva’s Vedanta-Sutra
aWay of learned scholars and standard authorities
They always give evidence from past authorities
e.g. Krishna gives such evidence, although He is the highest authority
Besides Krishna Himself, Vyasadeva is a great sage who explains the concept of duality perfectly in Vedanta-sutra
Vyasdeva’s father, Parasara, also a great sage, writes in his books of religiosity: “aham tvam ca tathanye…”
“We – You, I and All living entities are transcendental, although in material bodies”
Now fallen into three modes: According to karma, some are higher and some are lower
It is all due to ignorance
But Supersoul is infallible and transcendental
Ref. Original Vedas, especially Katha Upanishad: Establishes the distinction between soul, Supersoul and the body
Many great sages have explained this: Parasara is the principal among them
Word “chandobhih” refers to various Vedic literatures e.g. Taittiriya Upanishad, a branch of Yajur Veda, describes nature, living entity and the Supreme Personality of Godhead
b5 stages of Brahman realization — Brahma puccham pratistha (Taittiriya Upanishad 2.9) –
‘Annamaya’ – Food is the Supreme object of realization e.g. consciousness of young child or amoeba
‘Pranamaya’ – Realizing the Supreme Absolute Truth in living symptoms or life forms. One seeks to preserve his life
‘Jnanamaya’ – Realization to the point of thinking, feeling and willing
One appreciates the subtle interactions of mind and intelligence, emotions, aesthetics, etc. as ultimate object of realisation
‘Vijnanamaya’ – Realization in which the living entity’s mind and life symptoms are distinguished from the living entity himself
To realize the self as different from the field of activity, including the subtle body
Thus the soul itself becomes the ultimate object of realisation
‘Anandamaya’ – Supreme stage of realisation of all-blissful nature
One realizes the distinction between the self and the Supreme Self and enters into a blissful loving relationship
cRelationship of 5 above mentioned stages in terms of kshetra and kshetra-jna
Gross body – Ananadamaya and Pranamaya
Individual soul – Vijnanamaya
Supreme Soul – Anandamaya FOCUS OF LEARNING: PURPORT 13.5 continued…
dPerfection of living entity
Transcendental to the fields is the Supreme Lord who is full of joy
To enjoy His transcendental bliss, He expands into Vijnanamaya, Jnanamaya, Pranamaya and Annamaya
If living entity decides to enjoy in dove-tailing himself with Anandamaya, he becomes perfect
eWhat truth to be searched for in Vedanta-sutra or Brahma-sutra
Real picture of Lord as the Supreme Knower; living entity as subordinate knower; and nature as the field of activities (Ref. Codes of Brahma Sutra: Study purport)