Category:Aware of Everything

Theme Analysis

This category explores the attribute of being "aware of everything" (abhijnah), which is a primary characteristic of the Absolute Truth. While the Supreme Lord is naturally and fully aware of every nook and corner of His creation, the living entity is conditioned and limited. However, Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that by becoming Kṛṣṇa conscious, a devotee can attain a state of perfect awareness. The term budha refers to one who is well aware of everything—specifically the truth that Kṛṣṇa is the source of all existence.

• The Omniscience of the Lord: The definition of the Absolute Truth given in the Srimad-Bhagavatam is that He is aware of everything, directly and indirectly. Unlike the living entity, whose knowledge is acquired and limited, the Lord's knowledge is innate and complete.
• The Definition of Budha: A budha is a wise person who is fully aware of the reality. This awareness is not merely academic; it is the realization that Kṛṣṇa is the cause of all causes. Such a person does not accept base qualities or illusory conceptions.
• Perfection Through Devotion: Although the living entity is small, by connecting with the Supreme Lord through the yoga of devotion, one receives the grace to understand everything. Śrīla Prabhupāda asserts that simply by understanding Kṛṣṇa, one becomes aware of everything necessary for perfection.
• The Limitation of Material Vision: In the bodily concept of life, we are not aware of everything; our vision is clouded by disease, death, and ignorance. True awareness begins only when one transcends the material concept and sees through the eyes of scripture and realization.

• Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: Kṛṣṇa Consciousness - Becoming Fully Aware of Everything.