Raja Vidya

Theoretical as well as Practical knowledge

Because Arjuna is not envious, Kṛṣṇa speaks this special knowledge to him. This is not only theoretical knowledge but also practical knowledge (vijñāna-sahitam).

Very pleasant to perform

Su-sukhaṁ kartum indicates that this knowledge is very happy and joyful to execute. And avyayam indicates that this knowledge is permanent.

Relationships are perverted reflections

In this material world, we have many relationships as father, mother, wife, or husband. Whatever relationship we find here is but a perverted reflection of the relationship we have with the Supreme Lord.

The function of time (Kala)

When the body is young, people care for it, always lavishing affection upon it and kissing it. But when it grows old, no one cares for it. This is the nature of the material world—even if a very good adjustment is made, it will in course of time be vanquished.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• 1: Raja-Vidya: The King of Knowledge
• 2: Knowledge Beyond Samsara
• 3: Knowledge of Krsna’s Energies
• 4: Knowledge by Way of the Mahatmas, Great Souls
• 5: Parampara: Knowledge Through Disciplic Succession
• 6: Knowledge of Krsna’s Appearances and Activities
• 7: Knowledge as Faith in Guru and surrender to Krsna
• 8: Action in Knowledge of Krsna