The Veil of Perception

Lord Krishna now reveals a subtle and powerful truth about why He is not recognized by

all. He says: “I am not manifest to everyone, for I am veiled

by My Yogamaya. Deluded people fail to recognize Me as unborn and imperishable.” This is not because

the Divine is distant — but because the mind is clouded. Yogamaya is the

veil of perception. It is what makes the eternal look temporary, the infinite look

ordinary, and the Divine look human. When the mind is trapped in ego,

desire, and comparison, it cannot see beyond appearances. Krishna is always

present — but not everyone is ready to perceive Him. This shloka teaches