Bhagavad Gita Chapter 7 Verse 25 Meaning

I am not manifest to all, veiled as I am by the Yoga-Maya. This deluded world does not know Me, who am unborn and imperishable.

BG 7.25

नाहं प्रकाशः सर्वस्य योगमायासमावृतः। मूढोऽयं नाभिजानाति लोको मामजमव्ययम्

nāhaṁ prakāśhaḥ sarvasya yoga-māyā-samāvṛitaḥ mūḍho ’yaṁ nābhijānāti loko mām ajam avyayam

Meaning

I am not manifest to all, veiled as I am by the Yoga-Maya. This deluded world does not know Me, who am unborn and imperishable.

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What Does Bhagavad Gita 7.25 Mean?

At this point in Jnana Vijnana Yoga, Krishna deepens His teaching on devotion. I am not manifest to all, veiled as I am by the Yoga-Maya. The verse advances the dialogue by connecting abstract principle to the concrete situation Arjuna faces. Shankaracharya emphasizes that this teaching is not merely contextual but universal. The principle of devotion expressed here transcends its battlefield setting and speaks to the fundamental relationship between action, knowledge, and spiritual realization.

The practical invitation is to hold this verse as a mirror. Where in your life does the principle of devotion 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 7.25?

Understanding the nature of the Divine and how everything emanates from the Supreme.

Key themes in this chapter include Divine nature, Material energy, Devotion.

How Can I Apply Bhagavad Gita 7.25 in Daily Life?

  • •When you need steadiness while dealing with divine nature
  • •When practicing material energy amid uncertainty
  • •When applying devotion to real-life choices

Verse FAQs

What is the main idea of Bhagavad Gita 7.25?
At this point in Jnana Vijnana Yoga, Krishna deepens His teaching on devotion. I am not manifest to all, veiled as I am by the Yoga-Maya. The verse advances the dialogue by connecting abstract principle to the concrete situation Arjuna faces. Shankaracharya emphasizes that this teaching is not...
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 7.25 in daily life?
Apply this teaching when making choices or doing your duties. Focus on material energy and keep your mind steady regardless of outcomes.

Related Verses

BG 7.3

Among thousands of men, one may perchance strive for perfection; even among those successful strivers, only one may perchance know Me in essence.

BG 7.7

There is nothing higher than Me, O Arjuna. All this is strung on Me, like clusters of gems on a string.

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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