If and as we “see” this subtle reality; we would “see” the universal benevolence of NAMASMARAN (the state of self remembrance) and rise from our slumber, lethargy, indolence, irresponsibility on the one hand and meanness, insecurity, agitation and petty selfish obsessions (the state of NAMAVISMARAN i.e. self forgetfulness). We would then; not only practice NAMASMARAN with topmost priority; but try to share its holistic benevolence with maximum people.

1. GEETA
AND
NAMASMARAN
DR.
SHRINIWAS
KASHALIKAR

2. There are many interpretations of the 5th and 6th shlokas in 6th
chapter of Geeta.
More often than not these shlokas are “used” to emphasize and
prove “individual supremacy” and refute the subtler insights,
perceptions and experiences; of true self (guru, god, almighty,
absolute truth, super consciousness, cosmic consciousness).
This fact appears innocuous.
But such hype of individual supremacy unleashes the barbaric
elements within us; and leads to self aggrandizement and
megalomaniac behavior that disrupts and destroys the unity and
the harmony inside us and also in the society.
As a result of this understanding; I used to think that the shlokas
imply presence of higher self and lower self. Higher self being
friend and lower being foe.
But the next question would arise if higher self is friend; then
whose friend is it; itself, lower self, or both? If lower self is foe;
then whose foe is it; itself, higher self or both?

3. Dnyaneshvari seems to explain this is with perfect clarity and
pragmatism.
The state of remembering oneself is friendly (benevolent to one
and all) and the state of forgetfulness is inimical (disruptive and
destructive to all). The state of self remembrance; is friendly
(embodies individual and universal blossoming, holistic
renaissance, unity and harmony and profundity and prosperity)
and the state of self forgetfulness; is fiercely inimical (embodies
individual and universal degeneration, disease, decay and death,
holistic retrogression, disunity, disharmony, pettiness and
poverty).
If and as we “see” this subtle reality; we would “see” the universal
benevolence of NAMASMARAN (the state of self remembrance)
and rise from our slumber, lethargy, indolence, irresponsibility on
the one hand and meanness, insecurity, agitation and petty selfish
obsessions (the state of NAMAVISMARAN i.e. self forgetfulness).
We would then; not only practice NAMASMARAN with topmost
priority; but try to share its holistic benevolence with maximum
people.