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VIII - The Eternal Spirit
Arjuna said: O Krishna, who is the Eternal Being or the Spirit? What is the nature of the Eternal Being? What is Karma? Who are mortal
beings? And who are Temporal Beings? Who is the Supreme Being, and how does He dwell in the body? How can You, the Supreme Being, be
remembered at the time of death by those who have control over their minds, O Krishna? (8.01-2)
Lord Krishna said: The eternal and immutable Spirit of the Supreme Being is also called the Eternal Being or the Spirit. The inherent
power of cognition and desire of the Eternal Being (Spirit) is called the nature of the Eternal Being. The creative power of the Eternal
Being (Spirit) that causes manifestation of the living entity is called Karma. (8.03) Various expansions of the Supreme Being are called
Temporal Beings. The Supreme Being also resides in the inner psyche of all beings as the Divine Controller. (8.04) Thought of whatever
object that predominates during one's lifetime, one remembers that object at the end of life and achieves it. (8.06) Therefore, always
remember Me and do your duty. You shall certainly attain Me if your mind and intellect are ever focused on Me. (8.07) You will remember
your ultimate goal in life at the time of death. Do not just set your mind on The Supreme Being but set Him as your ultimate Goal.
I am easily attainable, O Arjuna, by that ever-steadfast devotee who always thinks of Me. (8.14) The dwellers of all the worlds up to and
including heaven and the world of the creator are subject to the miseries of repeated birth and death. But, after attaining Me, O
Arjuna, one does not take birth again. (8.16)
Abbreviated By Harry Bhalla.
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