Brahman, Paramatma and Bhagavan in BG

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According to Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura, the Gita clearly indicates the

gradation of these three phases of Godhead.

 

In 10.42, Lord Krishna who is always referred to as Bhagavan says that the

universe is maintained by His amsa, which VCT clarifies as Paramatma. The

gradation is further clarified by the elaborate description of that latter form

in chapter 11. VCT indicates in 11.7 that the form to be revealed is that of the

first purusa avatara who is the object of the Purusa-sukta prayers. This form

along with Garbhdakasayi Visnu and Ksirodakasayi Vishnu are called Paramatma and

is a portion of Bhagavan.

 

In 15.16-18, he states that the ksara purusa is the jivas, the aksara is

impersonal Brahman, higher than these is the Paramatma in verse-17, then in

verse 18 there is Krishna or Bhagavan.

 

Also in his comments to 13.13, he says that the term Brahman in the famous verse

14.27 brahmano hi prathisthaham also refers to Paramatma. Therefore, verse 14.27

indicates that Bhagavan is superior to both Paramatma and Bhagavan.

 

There are also other subtle indications of this gradation.

 

Gerald Surya

 

 

 

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Did any happen to come thro the commentary of the similar verse(brahmeti

paramatmeti bhagavan...) in SB by uttamoor swami(sri vaishnava) ?

ANy opinions after making a comparision with what GVs say?

Thanx