iti kṣetraṁ tathā jñānaṁ jñeyaṁ coktaṁ samāsataḥ mad-bhakta etad vijñāya mad-bhāvāyopapadyate
"Thus the field, knowledge, and the knowable have been briefly stated. My devotee, understanding this, becomes fit for My state."
What This Means:
Krishna summarizes: 'I've explained the field (body), knowledge (the 20 qualities), and what must be known (Brahman). My devotee who understands this attains My nature.' Knowledge leads to transformation.
Going Deeper:
Summary verse: kshetra (field—verses 6-7), jñāna (knowledge—verses 8-12), jñeya (knowable—verses 13-18) have been stated 'samāsataḥ' (briefly). 'Mad-bhakta etad vijñāya'—My devotee, knowing this deeply. 'Mad-bhāvāya upapadyate'—attains My nature/state. The goal isn't just intellectual understanding but 'vijñāya'—realized knowing that transforms the knower.
How To Apply This:
Information alone doesn't transform. These teachings must be contemplated, meditated upon, and lived until they become direct experience. Let understanding move from head to heart.
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