Explanation

This shloka emphasizes the timeless and changeless nature of the eternal essence (soul) that we have seen thus far. Any material object, including the human body, undergoes six types of changes: birth, existence, change, growth, decay, and death These are bodily transformations, not self-transformations. The eternal essence is changeless because it is beyond all of these alterations.

The annihilation of the body is what we name death, yet the immortal self is untouched by all bodily changes. The soul is neither born nor dies; it did not spring from anything. It is everlasting, immortal, and ageless because it is unborn. When the body is destroyed, it is not destroyed.

Verse & What We Can Learn

Change is the nature of the body, but not the soul. The soul is immortal, everlasting, birthless, fearless and changeless.

In the next verse, we will see Lord Krishna giving reason and wisdom as to why he needs to fight.

Let’s learn to live with “The Gita” via Meditation Affinity…