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Arjuna said: You were born later, but Vivasvaan was
born in ancient time. How am I to understand that You taught this yoga
in the beginning (of the creation)? (4.04)
The Supreme Lord said: Both you and I have taken many births. I remember
them all, O Arjuna, but you do not remember. (4.05)
Though I am eternal, imperishable, and the Lord of all beings; yet I
(voluntarily) manifest by controlling My own material nature using My
Yoga-Maya. (See also 10.14) (4.06)
Yoga-Maya is same as Maya; the supernatural, extraordinary, and mystic
power of Brahman. The word Maya means unreal, illusory, or deceptive
image of the creation. Due to the power of Maya one consider the
universe as existent and distinct from Brahman, the Supreme spirit.
Brahman is invisible potential energy; Maya is kinetic energy, the force
of action. They are inseparable like fire and heat. Maya is a metaphor
used to explain the visible world or Jagat to common people.
Whenever there is a decline of Dharma and the rise of Adharma, O Arjuna,
then I manifest (or incarnate) Myself. I incarnate from time to time for
protecting the good, for transforming the wicked, and for establishing
Dharma, the world order. (4.07-08)
The one who truly understands My transcendental birth and activities (of
creation, maintenance, and dissolution), is not born again after leaving
this body and attains My abode, O Arjuna. (4.09)
Freed from attachment, fear, and anger; fully absorbed in Me, taking
refuge in Me, and purified by the fire of Self-knowledge, many have
attained Me. (4.10)
With whatever motive people worship Me, I reward them (or fulfill their
desires) accordingly. People worship (or approach) Me with different
motives. (4.11)
Those who long for success in their work here (on the earth) worship the
demigods (or Devas). Success in work comes quickly in this human world.
(4.12)
The four Varna or divisions of human society, based on aptitude and
vocation, were created by Me. Though I am the author of this system, one
should know that I do nothing and I am eternal. (See also 18.41) (4.13)
Works do not bind Me, because I have no desire for the fruits of work.
The one who understands this truth is (also) not bound by Karma. (4.14)
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