BG 13.4
I will briefly explain what the "field" is, what it is composed of, from where it came, why it changes, the nature of self, and the source of its power.
स च यो यत्प्रभावश्च तत्समासेन मे श्रृणु
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tat — that
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kṣhetraṁ — field of activities
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yach — what
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cha — and
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yādṛik — its nature
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cha — and
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yad-vikāri — how change takes place in it
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yad
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vikāri
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yataśh — from what
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cha — and
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yat — what
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sa — he
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cha — and
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yo — his
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yat-prabhāvaśh — powers
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yat
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prabhāvaśh
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cha — and
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tat — that
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samāsena — in summary
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me — from me
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śhṛiṇu — listen
Krishna replied: This physical body is called the "field", and those who know the self call those who are aware of this as "knowers of the field". I am the omniscient knower of all fields. Knowledge of the field and the all-knowing self that sensitizes it is true wisdom. I will briefly explain what the "field" is, what it is composed of, from where it came, why it changes, the nature of self, and the source of its power. Great sages have sung of it in many ways, and have written strong arguments for it in the sacred Vedas.
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...craving and aversion, happiness and sorrow, the body, sentience, and fortitude - these, together with their modifications, are the "field".
- Verse 13.7
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Krishna replied: This physical body is called the "field", and those who know the self call those who are aware of this as "knowers of the field".
- Verse 13.2
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Thus, I have summarized the nature of matter, the self to be realized, and the wisdom to be found. One who is devoted to me becomes qualified for my state.
- Verse 13.19