You are the Indweller

Krishna told Arjuna, "I want to make an example of you, that is why I'm teaching you here on the battlefield the qualities of Sthithaprajna.


First I will turn you into a wise man, then, through your example, I will teach others. To begin with, you must understand this most important principle, which is you are not the body, you are the indweller. When you understand that, you will no longer be bothered by body consciousness.


The body is temporary, God is eternal and permanent. You are not the cloth but the one who wears the cloth. Therefore it is said that the body is the temple of God and that the indweller is God Himself.


This world is impermanent and full of sorrow; there is no use taking refuge in it. All the people you know will change. God is the only fixed entity. He is the one fixed lamp that does not get extinguished. Take shelter in Him.


He is the supreme light; the Paramjyoti; He is the light of every soul, Jivanjyoti;
He is the unlimited and inadmissible light, without a second, the Advaitajyoti."

(Discourses on Bhagavad Gita - 1988 Edition)