Srimad Bhagavadgita -Ramsukhdas 1174

Srimad Bhagavadgita Sadhaka Sanjivani -Swami Ramsukhdas

Chapter 12 But this interpretation is, also not proper, because in the first verse, the term Tvam, stands for God, Who is endowed with attributes and form while the term 'Avyaktam' and 'Aksaram' stand, for the attributeless and formless Eternal (Absolute). What is Brahma? The Lord, has already answered the question in the third verse of the eighth chapter, by declaring that Brahma (the Absolute), is the Imperishable. There also, the term 'Imperishable' has been used for God, Who is attributeless and formless. Therefore, in response to Aquna's question, in which he used the term 'unmanifest' and 'imperishable' the Lord answered, by using the term 'unmanifest' which stands for God, Who is attributeless and formless. The expression 'Kleso'dhikatarah', (difficulty is greater) primarily shows, that the imperishable (formless) Brahma, is very hard to reach, by those who are attached to their bodies. Further, it shows, that all devotees, worshipping the attributeless Absolute, have to face great difficulty, than those who worship God with attributes, from the first stage, to the last one. An Important Fact Now, it is explained how the worship of God, Who is endowed with attributes, is easy, while the worship of attributeless God, is difficult. Worship of God with attributes- 1. Such a striver can easily concentrate his senses and mind, on God, because He is with form and attributes. He can think of Him, listen to His life-story and pastimes and can adore Him easily, (Gita 8/14). Therefore, there is less possibility of his dwelling on worldly objects. 2. It is attachment to the world, which causes difficulty in the spiritual path. Such a striver depends totally on God, as a kitten depends on its mother. For such a striver, God secures what is not already possessed, and preserves what he already possesses (Gita 9/22). In the Manasa also, it is mentioned that God, like a mother who looks after a child, cares for devotees, who worship Him and depending only on Him (3/43/2-3). So, they easily get rid of worldly attachment. 3. Such strivers, attain the Lord, quickly (without delay) (Gita 12/7). 4. The Lord, Himself, destroys the darkness born of ignorance, of such striven (Gita 10/11).