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Commentary
Krishna is teaching Arjuna about the two fundamental aspects of reality: the imperishable and the perishable. The imperishable is the Supreme Truth, the eternal and unchanging source of all that is. The term “akshara” denotes the imperishable aspect, which is the eternal, unchanging reality that exists beyond the realm of materiality. It refers to the immutable essence that transcends the cycle of birth and death. This imperishable aspect is beyond the influence of time, decay, and destruction.
There is also the imperishable aspect of the eternal soul or consciousness that dwells within every living being. This imperishable essence is unchanging, indestructible, and unaffected by the fluctuations of the material world. It is the divine spark that pervades all living beings, connecting them to the eternal realm.
On the other hand, the term “kshara” refers to the perishable entities, which include all material forms, bodies, and beings in the manifested world. This encompasses everything that is subject to change, decay, and eventual destruction. It includes the physical bodies of humans, animals, plants, and all other material manifestations. The perishable is all of creation, the temporary and changing world that we experience with our senses.
Krishna goes on to say that the imperishable is the Paramārtha, or the highest goal of life. It is the state of being that is free from suffering and illusion. The perishable, on the other hand, is the world of samsara, or the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. It is a world of suffering and illusion, where we are bound to the material body and its desires.
The goal of life, according to Krishna, is to achieve moksha, or liberation from samsara. Moksha is the state of being in which we are free from suffering and illusion. It is the state of being in which we are united with the Supreme Truth.
If we want to achieve moksha, we must practice yoga and follow the path that Krishna has laid out for us. We must detach ourselves from the material world and focus on the spiritual world. We must meditate on the Supreme Truth and strive to live a life of virtue and compassion.
If we do these things, we will eventually achieve moksha and be free from suffering and illusion. We will be united with the Supreme Truth and experience the bliss of eternal life