Gita Sāra 20 - पण्डिताः समदर्शिनः

The Yogis who possess the wisdom to perceive the omnipotent nature of the Supreme Lord behind every facet of existence find themselves enveloped in divine bliss, even amidst the most ordinary and mundane aspects of life. To them, every entity resonates with the divine essence of Shri Hari, making them impervious to the distractions and disturbances that often accompany worldly engagements. They discern the Bhagavad-tattva whether in a learned scholar or an untamed soul.

Such a Yogi, who perceives the radiant Chidānandamaya Rūpa of Shri Hari in every direction, inevitably finds joy in every particle of existence, celebrating the divine even in the most ordinary aspects of life. The omnipresent Bhagavachakti, permeates uniformly through all entities within the world. Despite Shri Hari's equal presence in all aspects of existence, the world operates on a system of categorization for individuals based on their inherent dispositions and fundamental inclinations. Therefore, it is crucial not to misunderstand the concept of equality by suggesting that individuals of noble character and those considered morally errant are inherently equal in every aspect. Although the Supreme Lord permeates the world, He does not alter the inherent inclinations of the world based on the nature of its inhabitants.

For society to flourish in a harmonious manner, it is essential that individuals receive recognition and rewards commensurate with their virtues and righteous actions. The notion of treating everyone uniformly, without considering distinctions between moral excellence and wrongdoing, is unrealistic. True equality, as understood through the lens of discrimination based on knowledge, virtue, and meritorious deeds, reflects the genuine essence of egalitarianism. In light of these principles, it becomes imperative to comprehend the profound significance of "Samadarshinah" as expounded in the Gita.

Given that both the Supreme Being and the inherent nature of individuals are the fundamental factors influencing all worldly affairs, there is no rational basis for questioning why each person behaves in a particular manner when there exists an impartial God overseeing the entirety of creation. The diversity in creation, which underlies the inherent preferences for life and inanimate existence, should not be misconstrued as a flaw in the Lord's impartiality.

As the Supreme Lord, possessing omnipotence and omnipresence, governs the world according to a singular policy and universal laws, He remains untouched by any conflicts or errors. He is beyond the influence of moral blemishes arising from the virtuous or sinful deeds of human beings. Consequently, the disturbances resulting from the inherent imperfections of sentient and insentient entities do not affect the Supreme Being residing within them. He remains eternally pure and virtuous, which is precisely why the Upanishads describe the Supreme Being as "Asanga" or unattached. It is through the discernment of the external world and the realization of this Paratattva (Supreme Truth) that the wise individual, even while immersed in the activities of the material world, derives unparalleled bliss.

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To be continued.

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