jñeyaṁ yat tat pravakṣhyāmi yaj jñātvāmṛitam aśhnute
anādi mat-paraṁ brahma na sat tan nāsad uchyate ||13||

My Understanding : In the presence of an expert in the field, all the qualities mentioned will be present. By embodying and practicing these qualities, one should strive to spread them throughout the world.
When you achieve this state and share it with the world, it is called Bramagyan (knowledge of the divine). While practicing these principles in your life, it is referred to as soul intelligence.

adhyātma-jñāna-nityatvaṁ tattva-jñānārtha-darśhanam
etaj jñānam iti proktam ajñānaṁ yad ato ’nyathā ||12||

My Understanding : In this practice, you should focus on the inner divine presence and refrain from concentrating on material possessions.

mayi chānanya-yogena bhaktir avyabhichāriṇī
vivikta-deśha-sevitvam aratir jana-sansadi ||11||

My Understanding : Krishna explains that true knowledge is serving ME with complete devotion. Here, ME refers to Shiva, the inner divine power. Everything and everyone is connected to this ME. Those who lack awareness often mistake their ego or personal identity as ME, forming opinions based on their limited understanding. However, the true source of these opinions and inner guidance is the presence of Shiva within—the eternal and unseen essence.

indriyārtheṣhu vairāgyam anahankāra eva cha
janma-mṛityu-jarā-vyādhi-duḥkha-doṣhānudarśhanam || 9||

asaktir anabhiṣhvaṅgaḥ putra-dāra-gṛihādiṣhu
nityaṁ cha sama-chittatvam iṣhṭāniṣhṭopapattiṣhu  ||10||

My Understanding : With birth, this body inevitably comes with challenges like illness, aging, and other difficulties. You should not dwell on these hardships but focus on fulfilling your duties. Do not become overly attached during tough times or overly fixated on your family and possessions. There will be days when things don’t go as you wish and others when everything feels right. Accept these ups and downs with equanimity. Live with your heart and embrace life as it comes. Do not try to understand everything—sometimes, simplicity and acceptance are the essence of common sense.

amānitvam adambhitvam ahinsā kṣhāntir ārjavam
āchāryopāsanaṁ śhauchaṁ sthairyam ātma-vinigrahaḥ || 8||

My Understanding : 1) Do not dwell on whether you can achieve things or expect everyone to respect you. Avoid pride in your achievements, wealth, status, or education. 2) Avoid pride in your achievements, wealth, status, or education.Do not let these define you. 3)Practice non-violence by refraining from harming people, animals, or plants. 4)Cultivate forgiveness as a key virtue. 5)Be steadfast in pursuing what you have planned to accomplish. 6) While these practices may seem difficult initially, they will bring you peace and fulfillment over time. 7)Maintain cleanliness of both body and conscience. Care for your body through daily hygiene, nutritious food, and healthy habits. Avoid wrong actions by observing others’ faults. 8)Do not surrender to situations or surroundings. Instead, strive to achieve your goals by managing and controlling them effectively. 9)Many things may attract your senses, but you must exercise self-control to stay focused. 10)Refrain from comparing yourself to others or seeking validation by being “better” than them.

These principles embody:
1) Honor
2) Honesty
3) Non-violence
4) Forgiveness
5) Determination
6) Service to mentors and teachers
7) Cleanliness
8) Stability
9) Detachment
10) Ego-free living. When practiced together, they ensure that your body, conscience, and words are always under your control.

mahā-bhūtāny ahankāro buddhir avyaktam eva cha
indriyāṇi daśhaikaṁ cha pañcha chendriya-gocharāḥ || 6||

ichchhā dveṣhaḥ sukhaṁ duḥkhaṁ saṅghātaśh chetanā dhṛitiḥ
etat kṣhetraṁ samāsena sa-vikāram udāhṛitam  || 7||

My Understanding : The body is composed of five elements: fire, air, water, earth, and space. You must learn to observe and assess your body—understanding how it responds, its strengths, and its weaknesses. Recognize that your body and your self are not separate; they are one and the same. Beyond this, you should also develop the ability to discern the good and bad deeds you perform, fostering awareness of your actions and their impact.

ṛiṣhibhir bahudhā gītaṁ chhandobhir vividhaiḥ pṛithak
brahma-sūtra-padaiśh chaiva hetumadbhir viniśhchitaiḥ || 5||

My Understanding : Sages have described this body as Kshetra in various profound ways. The Vedas teach that, just as spring brings significant climatic changes, our inner world also undergoes transformations. They guide us on how to control our senses and cultivate detachment. These principles are further elaborated in the Brahma Sutras, offering deep insights into mastering the self.

kṣhetra-jñaṁ chāpi māṁ viddhi sarva-kṣhetreṣhu bhārata
kṣhetra-kṣhetrajñayor jñānaṁ yat taj jñānaṁ mataṁ mama || 3||

tat kṣhetraṁ yach cha yādṛik cha yad-vikāri yataśh cha yat
sa cha yo yat-prabhāvaśh cha tat samāsena me śhṛiṇu || 4||

My Understanding : How do you recognize what is Kshetra? How will you recognize Him? Krishna answers, “Understand ME as the Kshetrajna.” Here, ME represents the ideal farmer who nurtures and cultivates abundant crops. This ME symbolizes Shiva within us—the unseen essence in our conscience—the real ME. A person who lacks awareness often identifies their ego or outer self as ME. However, the true ME is Shiva, the invisible presence dwelling within. Kshetra and Kshetrajna signify the relationship between the field (the crop) and its caretaker, the one who tends and nurtures it.

śhrī-bhagavān uvācha
idaṁ śharīraṁ kaunteya kṣhetram ity abhidhīyate
etad yo vetti taṁ prāhuḥ kṣhetra-jña iti tad-vidaḥ|| 2||

My Understanding : Let’s first explore the meanings of Kshetra and Kshetrajna. These words can be seen as opposites. The general meaning of Kshetra is a place on Earth, often referring to ordinary land. However, if a place holds historical or spiritual significance, it becomes a Kshetra. For instance, Lord Sri Krishna is revered as Kshetragundu (the knower or protector of the Kshetra).

arjuna uvācha
prakṛitiṁ puruṣhaṁ chaiva kṣhetraṁ kṣhetra-jñam eva cha
etad veditum ichchhāmi jñānaṁ jñeyaṁ cha keśhava || 1||

My Understanding : There are many twin words like Kshetra and Kshetrajna. We may feel we understand their meaning, but in truth, our understanding often remains incomplete. Within our hearts resides Shiva, the unseen and eternal presence. This reminds us to acknowledge that we don’t fully grasp the essence of these words. True grace isn’t about knowing a multitude of terms; it lies in humbly accepting what we don’t yet understand. Only through this acceptance can we open the path to deeper insight in the future. If we can ignite grace within our hearts, allowing it to shine brightly, we may stand with the clarity of Arjuna, ready to truly comprehend the profound meanings these words hold.