Bhagavad Gita is largely seen as a dialogue between Shri Krishan and Arjun. However, the knowledge in the Bhagavad Gita references another entity, the Supreme God. While the God who imparts the Gita speaks about Himself throughout the discourse, He also mentions a distinct, Immortal Supreme God. This other God is Supreme God Kavir. By reading the verses below, you will better understand what the Gita is conveying.
Speaker of Gita is Mortal while Immortal God is someone else
In Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verse 12, the speaker emphasizes to Arjun that both he and the speaker are subject to the cycle of birth and death, which will continue indefinitely.
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verse 12
Neither it is that I was not there at any time or you were not there or these kings were not there, and nor it is that we will not be there beyond this.
In Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verse 17, the speaker clarifies that the immortal Supreme God, from whom the entire creation has originated, is beyond destruction and cannot be harmed by anyone.
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verse 17
You should know Him to be indestructible/immortal from whom this whole visible world has pervaded. No one is capable of destroying this Immortal.
The speaker of the Gita clearly distinguishes between himself and the immortal Supreme God.
See more verses from Gita which talk about another God
In Bhagavad Gita Chapter 4, Verse 5, the speaker of gita says that you and I have had several births. You do not know but I know all of them.
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 4, Verse 5
O Parantap Arjun! You and I have had several births. You do not know all of them but I know.
In Bhagavad Gita Chapter 15, Verse 17, the speaker of Gita says that the Supreme God who nurtures everyone is someone else.
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 15, Verse 17
The Supreme God is, however, someone else other than the two aforesaid Gods, Kshar Purush and Akshar Purush, who by entering the three loks, sustains everyone and is called as the Eternal Immortal Supreme God.
In Bhagavad Gita Chapter 18, Verse 62, the knowlege giver god of Gita asks Arjun to seek refuge in some other God.
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 18, Verse 62
O Bharat! You, in every respect, go in the refuge of only that Supreme God. By the grace of that Supreme God only, you will attain the supreme peace and the everlasting place (dhaam/lok) i.e. Satlok.
It cannot be more obvious than the abovementioned verse that there is a mention of some other God In Bhagavad Gita.
Now the question remains, "Who is this Supreme Immortal God?"
In Bhagavad Gita Chapter 4 Verse 32, it is stated that the true knowledge of God is given by God Himself. The verse explains that divine knowledge, including the mysteries of creation, spiritual disciplines, and the ultimate path to liberation, is directly revealed by the Supreme God through His own lotus mouth.
This means that the most confidential and supreme knowledge (Tatvagyan) cannot be acquired merely through intellectual study or rituals; rather, it is granted by the Supreme Being when He appears on earth. This aligns perfectly with Kavir Dev (God Kabir), who descended from Satlok and imparted true spiritual wisdom directly to seekers, clarifying the hidden meanings of scriptures and exposing the limitations of karmic-based rituals prescribed under the influence of Kaal.
Further, Bhagavad Gita Chapter 4 Verse 34 emphasizes that this divine knowledge can only be obtained by approaching Tatvadarshi Saints—those who possess true wisdom and have realized the Supreme God. A sincere seeker must surrender to such a saint, serve them with devotion, and inquire with a pure heart to receive this most confidential knowledge. However, it is essential to recognize that this Tatvadarshi Saint can either be God Himself (Kavir Dev) appearing in human form or the enlightened saint appointed by Him to continue spreading true knowledge.
Throughout history, God Kabir has not only personally imparted Tatvagyan but has also designated authentic Tatvadarshi Saints to guide the masses and reveal the hidden truths of the scriptures. These saints act as His representatives, ensuring that the path to salvation remains accessible to sincere devotees.
What is the name of this Supreme God as per Bhagavad Gita
In Bhagavad Gita Chapter 8, Verse 9, the name of this Supreme God is mentioned. The name aligns perfectly with the name attributed to the Supreme God in the Vedas. The name is Kavir Dev. In Gita it is mentioned as Kavim.
Read the whole verse
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 8, Verse 9
Kavim’, puraanm’, anushaasitaarm’, anoH, aniyaansam’, anusmaret’,
YaH, sarvasya, dhaataarm’, achintyaroopam’, aadityavarnam’, tamasH, parastaat’ ||9||
Translation: (Kavim’) Kavir Dev i.e. Supreme God Kabir who becomes famous as a poet, He (puraanm’) immemorial / eternal (anushaasitaarm’) controller of all (anoH, aniyaansam’) subtler than the subtlest (sarvasya) everyone’s (dhaataarm’) sustainer (achintyaroopam’) inconceivable (aadityavarnam’) perpetually radiant like the sun (YaH) a worshipper who (tamasH) that darkness of ignorance (parastaat’) beyond; Sachchidanandghan Parmeshwar / True happiness-giving Supreme God (anusmaret’) remembers. (9)
Meaning: Kavirdev i.e. Supreme God Kabir who becomes famous as a poet, He is immemorial, controller of all, subtler than the subtlest, inconceivable, perpetually radiant like the sun. He who (does sumiran of) remembers that Sachchidanandghan Parmeshwar (the true happiness-giving Supreme God) beyond the darkness of ignorance.
Conclusion
Thus, the Gita’s message confirms that the name of Supreme God is Kavir Dev who directly provides divine knowledge when He appears on earth, and He also appoints His Tatvadarshi Saints to continue spreading this supreme wisdom. Recognizing these saints and following their teachings is the only way for a soul to escape Kaal’s cycle of birth and death and attain eternal salvation in Satlok.
