Chapter 7 Verse 7
Jñāna Vijñāna Yog
मत्तः परतरं नान्यत्किञ्चिदस्ति धनञ्जय। मयि सर्वमिदं प्रोतं सूत्रे मणिगणा इव।।7.7।।
mattaḥ parataraṁ nānyat kiñchid asti dhanañjaya mayi sarvam idaṁ protaṁ sūtre maṇi-gaṇā iva
Word Meanings
| mattaḥ | than me |
| para-taram | superior |
| na | not |
| anyat kiñchit | anything else |
| asti | there is |
| dhanañjaya | Arjun, conqueror of wealth |
| mayi | in me |
| sarvam | all |
| idam | which we see |
| protam | is strung |
| sūtre | on a thread |
| maṇi-gaṇāḥ | beads |
| iva | like |
Translation
There is nothing higher than Me, O Arjuna. All this is strung on Me, like clusters of gems on a string.
Philosophical Significance
Core Meaning
Krishna says there is nothing higher than the divine. Everything in the world depends on that supreme reality.
The world is compared to beads strung on a thread: all things appear separate, but they are held and connected by one inner support. Nothing exists truly on its own.
Spiritually, this teaches that our life, actions, and identities are supported by a deeper presence. Recognizing this reduces pride, fear, and the feeling of isolation.
Life Application
- Start each day with a short reminder that you are supported by a larger reality — a quiet breath or a simple prayer.
- When you feel anxious about gains or losses, pause and remember that outcomes are temporary and not the whole of who you are.
- Treat people and things as connected to the same source; act with care, humility, and less self-centeredness.
Reflection Question
Do I trust passing things for my security, or do I turn to the deeper source that holds everything?