There are two
elements in all beings, the one changing and the other unchangeable. All animate form is
Kshara, the Akshara is the presiding-spirit.
XV-16
The highest principle is, indeed, to be distinguished,
described as the Supreme Self, He who pervades and sustains the three worlds, the Eternal
Lord.
XV-17
Since I transcend the changeable as well as the
unchangeable, I am known in common parlance as well as proclaimed in the Vedas as the
Supreme Spirit.
XV-18
Notwithstanding the fact that God supports and governs all, we are ignorant of it, as the
process of His governance is inclusive of ourselves and all our perceptions, thoughts,
reasoning and emotions. |