अनादित्वान्निर्गुणत्वात्परमात्मायमव्यय: | शरीरस्थोऽपि कौन्तेय न करोति न लिप्यते || 32 || |
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“Due to its eternal nature and being beyond the influence of qualities, the supreme soul is imperishable. O Kaunteya, even though it resides within the body, it neither acts nor is tainted.”
Commentary
This verse emphasizes the timeless and attributeless nature of the supreme soul, referred to as the Paramatma or the supreme Self. It states that the supreme soul is beginningless and free from any qualities or attributes. Being beyond the realm of qualities, it remains unaffected and unchanging.
Lord Krishna addresses Arjuna as Kaunteya, indicating his lineage as the son of Kunti. He states that even though the supreme soul resides within the body, it neither engages in actions nor becomes tainted by the actions performed through the body.
The verse points towards the distinction between the eternal, unchanging nature of the supreme soul and the transient, perishable nature of the physical body. The verse carries a message of transcendence and invites individuals to realize their true nature beyond the limitations of the physical body and the realm of actions. It emphasizes the eternal, imperishable nature of the supreme soul and highlights the need to recognize and align oneself with this eternal aspect.