Bhagavad Gita Chapter 13 Verse 14 Meaning

With hands and feet everywhere, with eyes, heads, and mouths everywhere, with ears everywhere, He exists in the worlds, enveloping all.

BG 13.14

सर्वतः पाणिपादं तत्सर्वतोऽक्षिशिरोमुखम्।सर्वतः श्रुतिमल्लोके सर्वमावृत्य तिष्ठति

sarvataḥ pāṇi-pādaṁ tat sarvato ’kṣhi-śhiro-mukham sarvataḥ śhrutimal loke sarvam āvṛitya tiṣhṭhati

Meaning

With hands and feet everywhere, with eyes, heads, and mouths everywhere, with ears everywhere, He exists in the worlds, enveloping all.

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What Does Bhagavad Gita 13.14 Mean?

At this point in Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga, Krishna deepens His teaching on knowledge. With hands and feet everywhere, with eyes, heads, and mouths everywhere, with ears everywhere, He exists in the worlds, enveloping all. The verse advances the dialogue by connecting abstract principle to the concrete situation Arjuna faces. The verse operates on multiple levels. On the surface, it addresses Arjuna's immediate situation.

At a deeper level, it articulates a universal principle about nature and spirit that applies to every person navigating the complexities of moral and spiritual life. The practical invitation is to hold this verse as a mirror. Where in your life does the principle of knowledge feel most challenging? That is precisely where the teaching has the most to offer.

— Explained by the Nitya Team

What Is the Context of Bhagavad Gita 13.14?

Understanding the body (field) and the soul (knower of the field).

Key themes in this chapter include Body and soul, Knowledge, Nature.

How Can I Apply Bhagavad Gita 13.14 in Daily Life?

  • •When you need steadiness while dealing with body and soul
  • •When practicing knowledge amid uncertainty
  • •When applying nature to real-life choices

Verse FAQs

What is the main idea of Bhagavad Gita 13.14?
At this point in Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga, Krishna deepens His teaching on knowledge. With hands and feet everywhere, with eyes, heads, and mouths everywhere, with ears everywhere, He exists in the worlds, enveloping all. The verse advances the dialogue by connecting abstract principle to...
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 13.14 in daily life?
Apply this teaching when making choices or doing your duties. Focus on knowledge and keep your mind steady regardless of outcomes.

Related Verses

BG 13.2

The Blessed Lord said, "O Arjuna, this body is called the field; he who knows it is called the knower of the field by those who know them."

BG 13.8

Humility, unpretentiousness, non-injury, forgiveness, uprightness, service to the teacher, purity, steadfastness, and self-control.

BG 1.1

Dhritarashtra said, "What did my people and the sons of Pandu do when they had assembled together, eager for battle, on the holy plain of Kurukshetra, O Sanjaya?"

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