In this 63rd talk on the Bhagavad Gita, Swami Nirmalananda Giri explores the profound realization of seeing the Supreme Lord equally present in all beings, transcending death and the illusions of the lower self. He explains that the divine self (Atma), an extension of God, is immortal and unchanging, existing within everyone and everything, despite the apparent demise of physical forms.

True seeing—beyond mere belief or intuition—reveals this unity and equality, freeing one from the cycle of birth and death. The talk contrasts the higher self (pure spirit) with the lower self (mind, body, and senses), emphasizing that attachment to the latter binds and harms consciousness, while perceiving all actions as performed by Prakriti (nature) under divine will leads to liberation.

The ultimate goal is attaining Brahman, the eternal, untainted supreme self, by recognizing all existence as an expansion of the One and living with the intent to return to that divine source.

Main Points:

1. Divine Presence in All: The Supreme Lord exists equally in all beings as the divine self (Atma), an extension of God, finite yet divine, underscoring our inherent godlike nature.
2. Immortality of the Self: The true self does not die when the body dies; realizing this immortality is key to truly seeing, as opposed to merely believing or feeling it intuitively.
3. Equality in Divinity: Everything holds equal value in the absolute sense, with God omnipresent; this vision elevates one beyond superficial distinctions.
4. Grieving and Detachment: Grieving the death of loved ones is natural and valid, yet one must realize death is insignificant in the eternal scope, as all pass through it without affecting the divine self.
5. Higher vs. Lower Self: The higher self (pure spirit) is untouched by the lower self (body, mind, senses); attachment to the latter harms consciousness by binding it to illusion and misery.
6. Seeing Beyond Ego: Pretending to see divinity without true realization is ego-driven; only a yogi who authentically perceives this truth progresses toward the supreme goal.
7. Actions by Prakriti: All actions stem from Prakriti (nature) and karma, not the self; recognizing the self as a non-doer, with God as the ultimate cause, reveals the sole truth.
8. Unity in Diversity: Perceiving all states of being as rooted in and expanding from the One (God) leads to attaining Brahman, the eternal supreme self beyond qualities.
9. Untainted Nature of the Self: Like the all-pervading ether (akasha), the self remains untainted by the body or actions, despite dwelling within it, emphasizing its purity and transcendence.
10. Repentance as Return: True repentance is not self-pity but a turning back to the divine source, rejecting the illusion of the lower self and aligning with one’s destiny as a spirit.
11. The Yogi’s Journey: The yogi consciously chooses to “go home” to God, leaving the cycle of birth and death behind, with a one-way commitment to liberation.
12. Living the Truth: Examples of integrity (e.g., the honest businessman) and aspiration (e.g., the hymn “After”) illustrate living in alignment with the divine, leading to fulfillment beyond death.

The talk concludes with a call to embody this yogic vision and a recommendation to read Swami Nirmalananda’s book, The Bhagavad Gita for Awakening, for practical guidance on this spiritual path.