The Yoga of the Field and the Knower of the Field

Krishna summarizes the path to liberation. Those who see with the eye of knowledge the distinction between the field and the knower, and understand liberation from material nature, attain the supreme. Most people see only with physical eyes—they see the body, the world, the field. They think: 'I see what's there.' But they're not seeing with the eye of knowledge—they're not seeing the distinction between field and knower. The eye of knowledge sees what physical eyes cannot—the distinction between the temporary field and the eternal knower. Physical eyes see the field. The eye of knowledge sees the knower. When you see with the eye of knowledge, you see the distinction. This seeing leads to liberation. Liberation comes from understanding the distinction, not from achieving something. When you understand that you're the knower, not the field, you're liberated. Liberation is understanding, not achievement. When you see with the eye of knowledge the distinction between field and knower, and understand liberation from material nature, you attain the supreme. The supreme is not somewhere else—it's the knower. When you recognize the knower, you attain the supreme. Understanding is attainment. The complete understanding includes: seeing the distinction with the eye of knowledge, and understanding liberation. When you understand both, you attain the supreme. This is the culmination of Chapter 13's teaching: see the distinction, understand liberation, attain the supreme.