Gyaneshwari -Sant Gyaneshwar
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Chapter-18
Release
At this, Arjuna heaved a sigh and nodded his head (286-290). He said, “O Lord, although I am so close to you, yet I am separate from you. I get tired of this and wish to attain unison with you. Since you are so affectionately fulfilling my desires, then why do you place me in a predicament by reminding me of my separate state?” Then the Lord said, “O you silly fellow, you have not yet come to know properly what I have told you. Are the moon and its splendour ever separate from each other? I am afraid to tell you what is in My mind. If one becomes displeased with one’s beloved, their bond of love becomes stronger – this is love. So long as this love between us remains intact, our separateness is bound to remain. But let us not discuss it further (291-295). Arjuna, we were just now talking of actions being distinct from the Self.” On this, Arjuna said, “O Lord, you have read my mind correctly and broached the topic. You had promised to tell me the five causes responsible for action. The relationship between the Self and action is my favourite topic; so please explain it me.” Hearing his words, Lord Krishna said with great pleasure, ‘Where else can I find a hearer, who is so persistent in asking questions (296-300)? |
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