The Yoga of Royal Knowledge and Royal Secret

Krishna reveals the paradox of His divine yoga (aishvaram yogam): 'Na ca mat-sthani bhutani'—and yet (na ca), beings (bhutani) do not rest in Me (mat-sthani). 'Pashya me yogam aishvaram'—behold (pashya) My (me) divine yoga (aishvaram yogam). 'Bhuta-bhrin na ca bhuta-sthah'—I am the maintainer of beings (bhuta-bhrit), yet I am not (na ca) situated in them (bhuta-sthah). 'Mama atma bhuta-bhavanah'—My Self (mama atma) is the creator of beings (bhuta-bhavanah). This is the divine mystery: He creates and maintains all beings, yet He is not limited by them. He is the source, yet He transcends. This is the Supreme's yoga—the mystery of how He relates to creation.