kim, acyuta, kim, yogena, bhūta, bhāvana, kena, vā, kṛtam, yogaśāstrena, divya, nāsti, tena, gatāgata, ucchyate

acchuta (imperishable One) kena (by what) yogaśāstrena (means of Yoga philosophy) divya (transcendent) bhuta (existence) bhavana (becoming) vā (or) kṛtam (has been created) kim (what) yogena (by Yoga) gatāgata (coming and going) tena (by You) ucchyate (is described)

Advaita Vedānta (Ādi Śaṅkarācārya): In this verse, kim, acyuta, kim, yogena, bhūta, bhāvana, kena, vā, kṛtam, yogaśāstrena, divya, nāsti, tena, gatāgata, ucchyate, we see the non-dual emphasis as it questions the ultimate reality and the means to attain it. Shankara's commentary highlights the inquiry into the nature of the ultimate truth, suggesting that the questioner is seeking to understand the reality beyond duality. This aligns with Shankara's idea that the ultimate reality, Brahman, is beyond human comprehension and can only be realized through the negation of all attributes (neti, neti). This verse, therefore, points to the Brahman-ātman identity by eliminating the distinctions and encouraging the seeker to look beyond the mundane and the transient. The reference to 'yogena' and 'yogaśāstrena' indicates the path of yoga as a means to realize this unity, underscoring the importance of spiritual practice in realizing the non-dual truth.

Vaiṣṇava tradition (Rāmānujācārya / Madhvācārya): This verse, kim, acyuta, kim, yogena, bhūta, bhāvana, kena, vā, kṛtam, yogaśāstrena, divya, nāsti, tena, gatāgata, ucchyate, is significant in the Vaiṣṇava tradition as it implies the question about the nature of god (Acyuta, the infallible) and the means to attain divine love. Rāmānujācārya, in his commentary, would likely emphasize the importance of bhakti (devotion) and prapatti (surrender) as the primary means to achieve divine grace, highlighting the personal relationship between the jīva (individual soul) and Īśvara (the Lord). The emphasis on 'bhūta' and 'bhāvana' suggests a consideration of the created world and the cultivation of a mindset that is favorable to spiritual growth, indicating the path of devotion as a practical and effective means to realize one's true nature and relationship with the divine.

Neo-Vedānta (Swami Vivekānanda / S. Rādhākrishnan): This verse offers a profound inquiry into the nature of reality and the path to spiritual realization, resonating with the universal and practical teachings of Swami Vivekānanda and S. Rādhākrishnan. Vivekānanda, in his lectures, often emphasized the importance of practical spirituality, encouraging individuals to find their own path to the divine. The reference to 'yogena' and the inquiry about what has been achieved through yoga ('yogaśāstrena kṛtam') can be seen as an encouragement to explore the various yogic paths (such as Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, and Raja Yoga) as means to achieve spiritual growth and self-realization. This verse, therefore, invites the contemporary seeker to embark on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual exploration, using the ancient wisdom as a guide for navigating the complexities of modern life.

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