Verse 13-4

तत्क्षेत्रं यच्च यादृक्च यद्विकारि यतश्च यत् |

स च यो यत्प्रभावश्च तत्समासेन मे शृणु || 4 ||

“Listen to Me in brief about the field, its nature, its modifications, its origin, and the knower of the field, along with their influences.”

Commentary

Lord Krishna instructs Arjuna to listen attentively as He provides a concise summary of the field (kshetra), encompassing its various aspects.

 

Lord Krishna emphasizes the need for Arjuna to comprehend the intricacies of the field and its interplay with the knower of the field (kshetrajna). This understanding will enable Arjuna to navigate the complexities of life, discern the eternal from the transient, and ultimately attain spiritual realization.