Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6, Verse 29

English Translation

One who has his mind Self-absorbed through Yoga, and who has the vision of sameness every-where, see this Self existing in everything, and every-thing in his Self.

Detailed Commentary

6.29 Explanation: 'The Yogi, with unified Self, sees sameness everywhere' – In every place, there is only one Satchidananda Paramatma. Just as a person sees only sugar in toys made of sugar, only iron in weapons made of iron, only clay in earthen pots, and only gold in gold ornaments; similarly, a Dhyana-Yogi sees only the one Atman in every object and person. 'Yogayuktātmā' means that through the practice of Dhyana Yoga, his Atman has become unified with its essential nature (Swarūpa). The terms 'sarvabhūtastam ātmānaṁ sarvabhūtāni cātmani' signify this. 'Sarvabhūtastam ātmānam' means that he sees his own existence abiding in all beings. Just as an ordinary person sees their existence within their own body, a Samadarshi Puruṣa sees his own Swarūpa in all beings. Just as dream scenes appear real to us in sleep but disappear upon waking, similarly, a Dhyana-Yogi sees only his own Swarūpa in the entire world. The world is constantly changing, therefore, the only unchanging truth within it is the Atman. 'Sarvabhūtāni cātmani' means that the Yogi sees all beings and the world within his own infinite Swarūpa. Just as all colors exist in light and all objects are seen in the light of the sun, similarly, everything originates from and subsists in His Swarūpa. This implies that whatever he perceives, all of it is His Swarūpa. In this verse, the Self is described as abiding in beings, but beings are not described as abiding in the Self (in the same manner). The implication is that beings have their existence (sattā) in the phenomenal realm, but in the ultimate Swarūpa, beings have no separate existence, because Swarūpa remains eternally one, while beings are born and perish. The meaning of this verse is that while in practical conduct (vyavahāra) one interacts with different beings, the Yogi maintains an equal vision (samāna dṛṣṭi) towards all. Context: In verses fourteen and fifteen, the Lord had described the Bhakti Yogi who meditates on the Saguna-Sakara (qualified, personal form). The same experience is spoken of in this verse.