yo māmajam anādiṁ cha vetti loka-maheśhvaram
asammūḍhaḥ sa martyeṣhu sarva-pāpaiḥ pramuchyate
verseyaḥ — who;
mām — me;
ajam — unborn;
anādim — beginningless;
cha — and;
vetti — know;
loka — of the universe;
mahā-īśhvaram — the Supreme Lord;
asammūḍhaḥ — undeluded;
saḥ — they;
martyeṣhu — among mortals;
sarva-pāpaiḥ — from all evils;
pramuchyate — are freed from-3
In this verse from the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna explains a significant truth about understanding Him. He describes Himself as 'unborn' and 'beginningless', which means that He is not like humans who are born and have a start; He has always existed and will always exist. This concept can be a bit hard to grasp because everything we see around us seems to have a beginning and an end. But Krishna wants us to realize that there is a higher reality, a Supreme Being who is different from what we usually experience.
When someone truly understands that Krishna is the ultimate Lord of everything, it changes their perspective on life. It means they recognize that all the beauty, power, and order in the world comes from Him. Instead of feeling lost or overwhelmed by life's challenges, knowing this can bring a sense of peace and security. This understanding leads to being 'undeluded', meaning they are not confused or misled by the ordinary troubles and distractions people face daily.
The verse assures that when a person realizes this deep truth about Krishna, they are 'freed from all sins'. This doesn’t just mean being pardoned for wrongdoings; it means that when you understand Krishna's supreme nature and genuinely connect with Him, you start letting go of negative thoughts and actions by themselves. It’s like having a fresh start in life. Many people fall into patterns of mistakes and bad habits, but with this understanding, a person’s mindset shifts toward righteousness and purity.
Krishna emphasizes that those who truly strive for spiritual understanding are not ordinary people; they stand out and are considered more advanced than those who don’t think about these spiritual truths. Thus, the journey of understanding Krishna is not just about gathering knowledge; it's about transformation. This transformation helps individuals overcome their shortcomings and free themselves from the burdens of negativity and sin.
In summary, the more someone seeks to understand Krishna as He truly is, the more they can find real liberation and peace within themselves.