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CHAPTER 

VERSE

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बहूनि मे व्यतीतानि जन्मानि तव चार्जुन |
तान्यहं वेद सर्वाणि न त्वं वेत्थ परन्तप || 4.5 ||

Bahunī me vyatītāni janmāni tava cārjuna,
Tānyahaṁ veda sarvāṇi na tvaṁ vettha parantapa ||

"Many births of mine and yours have passed, O Arjuna. I know them all, but you do not, O chastiser of foes."

Lesson:

Lord Krishna continues to address Arjuna's confusion regarding their relationship and his claim of having taught the ancient wisdom to Vivasvan, the Sun-god. Krishna asserts that he has experienced many births, while Arjuna also has a long history of births. However, Krishna has complete knowledge of his past lives, whereas Arjuna does not.

Krishna's statement emphasizes his omniscience and transcendental nature. He implies that while he is aware of his divine origins and past incarnations, Arjuna lacks this awareness due to his mortal limitations. Krishna's ability to remember his previous births signifies his eternal existence beyond the cycle of birth and death, highlighting his divine nature as the Supreme Being.

By revealing his omniscience, Krishna asserts his authority and knowledge over the cosmic order. He demonstrates that he is not merely a mortal being like Arjuna but the eternal soul that transcends time and space. This assertion serves to reassure Arjuna of Krishna's divine nature and his role as his guide and protector in the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Furthermore, this verse underscores the concept of reincarnation and the eternal nature of the soul. It suggests that while individuals may not remember their past lives, the Supreme Being retains full awareness of their journey through the cycle of birth and death. This understanding encourages individuals to seek spiritual enlightenment and transcendence beyond the material world, guided by the wisdom imparted by Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita.

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