Chapter 2: Sāṅkhya-yoga: – Yoga of Contemplation on SelfVerse 28
अव्यक्तादीनि भूतानि व्यक्तमध्यानि भारत ।
अव्यक्तनिधनान्येव तत्र का परिदेवना ॥
English Transliteration
avyaktādīni bhūtāni
vyakta-madhyāni bhārata
avyakta-nidhanāny-eva
tatra kā paridevanā – 2.28
Translation
The beginning of all beings is indistinct. Their end too is unknown. The middle state, namely the duration called life, is alone distinct. This being so, what is the point in grieving?
Chanting Audio
Chapter 2: Sāṅkhya-yoga: – Yoga of Contemplation on Self - Verse 28
Ma Gurupriya
Commentary
Krishna is presenting a very pragmatic point of view. To be able to deal with any event, process or development with mastery, one must have full knowledge of it. It is knowledge alone that shapes and determines one’s ability to handle life.
The beginning of all beings, including humans, upon earth is unknown. We only know they are. Wherefrom has each come, what was it prior to its birth, is not within our knowledge. What will follow death is also equally unknowable.
With both pre-birth and post-death factors shrouded in full mystery, can we ever think of dealing with the middle-tenure with any meaning or real purpose? Before lamenting about life, this fact of total unknowability about it should be given its place and worth. You will then find that you have no ground or need to sorrow over any note of life.
