Chapter 13, Verse 13 (Bhagavad Gita 13.13)
Sanskrit Shloka
ज्ञेयं यत्तत्प्रवक्ष्यामि यज्ज्ञात्वाऽमृतमश्नुते।अनादिमत्परं ब्रह्म न सत्तन्नासदुच्यते
Transliteration
jñeyaṁ yat tat pravakṣhyāmi yaj jñātvāmṛitam aśhnute anādi mat-paraṁ brahma na sat tan nāsad uchyate
Word Meanings
jñeyam—ought to be known; yat—which; tat—that; pravakṣhyāmi—I shall now reveal; yat—which; jñātvā—knowing; amṛitam—immortality; aśhnute—one achieves; anādi—beginningless; mat-param—subordinate to me; brahma—Brahman; na—not; sat—existent; tat—that; na—not; asat—non-existent; uchyate—is called
Translation
I shall declare that which is to be known, through which one attains immortality; the beginningless Supreme Brahman, who is spoken of as neither being nor non-being.
Meaning & Commentary
In this profound verse, Bhagwan Shri Krishna reveals the ultimate object of human knowledge, the Supreme Brahman, who transcends all dualities of existence and non-existence. By guiding Arjuna toward this transcendental reality, Shri Krishna invites the soul to awaken from the illusion of the material world and realize its eternal nature. This knowledge is not merely intellectual; it is a transformative liberation that grants the seeker victory over the cycle of birth and death. As the source of all that exists, Shri Krishna declares that knowing Him is the gateway to eternal life and divine peace. Surrendering to this wisdom allows the devotee to experience the unity of the self with the Supreme Lord, attaining the highest goal of human life.