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inferior marginal are They to due is the under-

material, the and combine. body Krishna to difficult

this material that is

of (ma er) souls awareness It 6.29)
resources energy spirit another (Bg

17 ginal spiritual energy which is comprised of all the individual living en- es or eternal spirit souls. “Besides these, O mighty-armed Arjuna, there is another, superior energy of Mine, which comprises the living world.” (Bg 7.5) Everything in the world is a combina on of ma er infinite combined in the sense that two separate and dis nct things, the eter- nal soul, and temporarily manifest ma er are combined when ma er (the body) covers the soul. They are not chemical
the material of assumes state the everywhere.” ual Iden ty is explained in the invoca on mantra of the Isopanisad:

exploi ng external up made either is

are The ma er temporarily covers the soul. soul world in an eternal spiritual body. consciousness Lord,
who spirit. energy the Supreme

en es and spiritual death, At Krishna same

knowledge service for

acquired regular

with senses by

diminish the

48 creator of the en re universe has said: “Those who, even while remain- ing situated in their established social posi ons, throw away the pro- cess of specula ve knowledge and with their body, words, and mind offer all respects to descrip ons of Your (Krishna’s) personality and ac- vi es, dedica ng their lives to these narra ons, which are vibrated by You personally and by Your pure devotees, certainly conquer Your Lord- ship, although You are otherwise unconquerab
senses the devoid of the desire for sense gra fica on. (Bg 4.19) regulate the ac vity of

three worlds.” (SB 10.14.3) of self-indulgence with a empt to