"Avyaktādīni bhūtāni vyaktamadhyāni bhārata
Avyaktanidhanānyeva tatra kā paridevanā"
Translation in English:
"That which pervades the entire body, know it to be indestructible. No one can cause the destruction of the imperishable soul."
Meaning in Hindi:
"जो सम्पूर्ण शरीर में व्याप्त है, उसे अविनाशी जानो। कोई भी अविनाशी आत्मा के नाश का कारण नहीं बना सकता।"
In this verse, Lord Krishna enlightens Arjuna about the nature of the soul, which is eternal and imperishable. He asserts that the soul pervades the entire body and is not subject to destruction. The physical body may disappear, but the soul remains intact.
Lord Krishna addresses Arjuna as "Bharata", naming his lineage as a descendant of King Bharata. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the eternal nature of the soul and its difference from the perishable body.
This verse reminds Arjuna and all humans that the true essence of our existence is immortality in the soul.
It teaches us to detach from the temporary nature of the physical world and focus on our eternal spiritual nature. Acknowledging the indestructibility of the soul helps us face life's challenges with courage and calmness.