Arjuna: Krishna, please elaborate the terms Nature, Human, Kshetram, Kshetragna, Gnanam, Gneyam.
Krishna: Arjuna, a human body is called “Kshetram”. Who knows about it and stays in it is “Kshetragna”. I am the “Kshetragna” who dwells in every “Kshetram”. Understanding and distinguishing these two is Gnanam(wisdom). In simple words, whatever you see or feel is entirely “Kshetram”.
To be down to earth, not self boosting, non-violent, patience, honesty, respecting teacher, hygiene, stable mind, self restraint, detachment to pleasure, absence of pride, exploring the reasons of human suffering, not attached to family relations, equi minded, devotion, not taking unnecessary worries, enjoying solitude, not interested in fuss, persistent desire to learn and craving for knowledge forms the extensive list for Gnanam.
Gneyam is the one which shows the way for salvation. In other words, it is the Brahman. This Brahman is everywhere and ever present. Even though the Brahman is present everywhere, it won’t mingle with anything. Though this Brahman is not divisible, still it is felt independent and separate everywhere. This is brighter than the sun, filled with wisdom and the destination for anyone seeking wisdom. This is the brief summary of Kshetram, Gnanam and Gneyam.
Let's now understand what nature and human are. Both nature and humans are ever present together. Nature holds all the attributes(like affection, anger, love and hate) experienced by human. A human, when interacting with nature is affected by these attributes.
While the human is interacting with nature and experiencing the attributes of nature. The Kshetragna, dwelling inside this human is not affected by any of this. Some people realize the Kshetragna within them either through meditation, or through understanding or through performing their duties judiciously. Those who can’t realize through any of the above can still listen to the one who realized already and experience the bliss.
Understand that, every living being is only the combination of “Kshetram” and “Kshetragna”. The Brahman, dwelling as Kshetragna, is attribute less and won’t affect the “Kshetram” even though the entire “Kshetram” is filled with it. Those who understand the difference between “Kshetram” and “Kshetragna”, find a way to not get affected by the attributes of nature will reach salvation.
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