Recollect once again-the divine assurance of the singer of the Gita-I will relate fully to you the knowledge along with the manner in which it is experienced (wisdom) on knowing which nothing remains to be known (Gita 7/2). In the foregoing four/five verses he has given much clarification on this subject. In the second verse the word 'asheshta' (without omission) has been used. That nothing is missed out; that is why this verse is given and with its all comprehensive expression. In the creation of this world along with five elements three attributes play an important role. Existing in all, these attributes are present in varied proportions. Satoguna (purity), Rajoguna (activity) Tamoguna (inertness)-these three attributes have their own different characterstics, nature and state. Satoguna is the inspiration for performing good and pure deeds, Rajoguna with the tendency of greed, delusion and desire is the inclination towards indulging in action excessively and Tamoguna inclines one towards sloth, lethargy and sleep. With the combination of these three, the creation came into existence and is being maintained. The Blessed Lord says that all expressions originating from these attributes are due to Me.

By stating this, the Lord has clarified that there is nothing different from Him because whatever is in existence it is all due to these three attributes. But alongside is given a mysterious statement. 'Na tvaham tesu te mayi' Neither are they in Me nor I am in them! The Gita is no ordinary book nor is it a mere story or tale! It is a profound secret! To clarify every subject in depth is the natural expression of Lord Krishna. All these attributes emanate from Me but I am not dependent on them. All owe their existence to Me but I am untouched by any of them. There is no influence of anything on Me. When some sages on establishing their wisdom completely in the Lord attain the state of being beyond the three attributes then how and what effect can these very attributes have on the Lord Himself? The Supreme in every manner is unaffected by these attributes but the beings of this world...