Gita 6.30
Dhyana Yoga
यो मां पश्यति सर्वत्र सर्वं च मयि पश्यति । तस्याहं न प्रणश्यामि स च मे न प्रणश्यति ॥३०॥
yo māṁ paśyati sarvatra sarvaṁ ca mayi paśyati | tasyāhaṁ na praṇaśyāmi sa ca me na praṇaśyati ||30||
In essence: Who sees Me everywhere and everything in Me—I am never lost to them, and they are never lost to Me: the divine promise of eternal mutual belonging.
A conversation between a seeker and guide to help you feel this verse deeply
Sadhak-Guru Dialogue
Sadhak: "Guruji, this verse feels different from the previous one. Verse 29 spoke of 'the Self in all beings'—impersonal. But here Krishna says 'who sees ME everywhere.' Is this the same teaching or something different?"
Guru: "It is the same truth, revealed from a different angle. The impersonal and personal aspects of the Divine are not contradictory but complementary. The Self that pervades all beings IS Krishna, IS the Divine Person. When you realize the Self fully, you discover it is not cold abstraction but living presence—consciousness-bliss that loves and can be loved."
Sadhak: "But why does Krishna say 'I am never lost to them'? How could the Infinite be 'lost'? It sounds almost like God is dependent on our seeing."
Guru: "Not lost in the sense of destroyed, but lost in the sense of unperceived. The sun is never lost—it shines constantly. But to a blind person, the sun might as well not exist. The 'loss' is subjective, not objective. What Krishna promises is: 'For one who truly sees Me, I will never disappear from their perception.' Once the eyes open, they cannot close again. The vision becomes permanent."
Sadhak: "And what about 'they are never lost to Me'? That almost sounds like God could lose track of us otherwise."
Guru: "Think of it this way: God never loses anyone objectively—all beings are always in God, seen by God, known by God. But subjectively, most beings do not KNOW they are in God. From their perspective, they wander lost. The one who sees God everywhere has ended this subjective separation. They consciously know they are in God, and they consciously know God sees them. The relationship is now mutual and conscious. This is what Krishna celebrates: 'They are never lost to Me'—not that they could be lost, but that the lostness is over, the game of hide-and-seek is complete, we are consciously together now."
Sadhak: "There is such tenderness in this verse. 'I am never lost to them, and they are never lost to Me.' It sounds like a divine love story."
Guru: "It IS a love story. The entire Gita is a love story—God teaching his most beloved friend how to find Him. And this verse is the consummation: the promise that once love achieves its aim, it can never be undone. Human love stories end tragically because death separates. Divine love never ends because both lover and beloved are eternal. The yogi who sees Krishna everywhere has entered into a relationship that transcends time, circumstance, even death. This is why Krishna can promise so absolutely: 'na praṇaśyāmi'—I will NEVER be lost. Not 'rarely' or 'usually not' but NEVER. It is the security that the soul has always sought in its human loves but never fully found."
Sadhak: "How do I begin to see Krishna everywhere? It seems so far from my current experience."
Guru: "You begin by seeing Krishna anywhere. Start with what is easy: see Krishna in the beauty of nature, in the face of a child, in moments of genuine love. Let these be practice ground. Then extend: see Krishna in the difficult—in suffering, in enemies, in ugliness. Ask: 'Where is Krishna in THIS?' The answer is always: 'Krishna IS this.' There is nothing that is not Krishna's form. The seeing starts as practice, becomes glimpse, deepens into recognition, and finally stabilizes as constant vision. And at every stage, even the first fumbling attempt, Krishna sees YOU. The relationship is already mutual from His side. Your task is to make it mutual from yours."
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🌅 Daily Practice
Practice 'Seeing Krishna Everywhere' meditation for 20-30 minutes. Sit comfortably, close eyes. Begin by invoking the presence of Krishna—however you imagine the Divine: as light, as form, as love, as pure awareness. Say internally: 'Lord, teach me to see You everywhere. Show me Your face in all faces, Your presence in all places.' Then begin a visualization journey: Imagine looking at a beautiful sunrise—see Krishna as the light. Look at a tree—see Krishna as the life pulsing through it. Look at a loved one's face—see Krishna looking back through their eyes. Now the harder part: Look at something ugly—garbage, pollution, decay. Ask: 'Where is Krishna here?' The answer: Krishna is the very existence that allows even this to be. Look at someone difficult—an enemy, someone who harmed you. See Krishna behind their eyes too, even if their actions are harmful. Krishna is not the harm; Krishna is the being in whom harm temporarily arises. Rest in the recognition: everywhere I look, there is only Krishna wearing different masks. End with gratitude: 'Thank You for showing Yourself. May I never lose sight of You.'
Practice 'Mutual Seeing' throughout your day. The verse promises mutual relationship: you see God, God sees you. Carry this awareness into daily activity. At key moments—morning coffee, commute, work tasks, meals, conversations—pause and recognize: 'Krishna sees me right now.' Feel yourself being seen by infinite love. Then look out at whatever is before you and recognize: 'I see Krishna here.' This creates a continuous loop of seeing: you see God, God sees you seeing God, you see God seeing you. This might sound complicated, but experientially it becomes simple: there is just seeing, and love. When you encounter difficulty—stress, conflict, frustration—especially pause then. 'Krishna is seeing me struggle. Krishna is present in this struggle as the very existence of the moment. I am not alone; I am seen.' This transforms difficult moments from abandonment to intimacy. Even suffering becomes encounter with the Divine.
Practice 'Never Lost Reflection' before sleep. Review your day through the lens of this verse. Ask: (1) 'Where did I see Krishna today?' Recall moments when the Divine presence was recognized—in nature, in people, in moments of beauty or truth. Celebrate these recognitions; they are training for constant vision. (2) 'Where did I miss seeing Krishna?' Recall moments when you forgot, when God seemed absent, when you operated as if you were alone. Do not judge yourself; just notice. What circumstances make you forget? What could help you remember? (3) 'How did it feel to know Krishna was seeing me?' Perhaps you remembered during some moments. How did that change your experience? Set intention for tomorrow: 'I will practice seeing You everywhere and remembering that You see me. Help me never lose sight of You, as You never lose sight of me.' Rest in the assurance: even now, as you drift into sleep, as consciousness dims, as you enter dreamless depth—Krishna sees you, Krishna has you, you are never lost to Him. Let this be the last conscious thought of your day: I am held in infinite love. I am seen by eternal eyes. I am never lost.