Chapter 10: Vibhūti-yoga / Verse 2

Krishna, as the Self, the unborn, undying and ever present entity, discloses that even gods of the heaven do not know him, the truth he is. The Self all refer to as the ‘I’, is actually infinite in every way. The whole Universe subsists on the Self, as does one’s own body. Alas, none cares to know this truth, as their attention, focussed on the fleeting visibles, gets only dissipated.

Denizens of heaven are no exception to this massive delusion, ignorance. Right introspection and discrimination lack in everyone everywhere.

While the body is visible, the inner presence, animating and activating it, does not strike as distinct and transcendental. In this plight, there is no difference between the terrestrial and celestial residents at all. Ignorance and delusion prevail in the higher regions as much as they do here on earth.

Self is the primordial presence, unborn and ever present (2.20). Ignorance alone prevents one from knowing it.