In this verse, Krishna establishes the concept of 'Parampara,' or the lineage of knowledge, emphasizing that spiritual wisdom is not a subjective invention but an objective truth that must be received through a legitimate chain of transmission. By referring to the 'Rajarshis' (royal sages), Krishna bridges the gap between material duty and spiritual realization, showing that the science of Yoga is the foundation upon which even worldly governance and society must be structured. The knowledge of the Self is eternal, yet it is elusive; it requires a living conduit to keep its vitality intact across generations. When this connection to the source is severed, the ego assumes supremacy, and the wisdom becomes obscured by the thickening veil of time and human forgetfulness. Krishna’s lament that this Yoga has been 'lost' due to the great passage of time is a profound observation on human nature and the entropy of spiritual culture. As the collective consciousness shifts away from the truth, the subtle essence of the teachings begins to fade, leaving behind only the outer shell of ritual or intellectual abstraction. By calling Arjuna 'Parantapa' (scorcher of foes), Krishna implies that the restoration of this wisdom requires the strength to conquer not only external enemies but, more importantly, the inner inertia of the mind that allows sacred truth to decay into mere tradition.

Spiritual wisdom is not self-taught but must be preserved through a living lineage, for without the constant active transmission of truth, the passage of time inevitably leads to the entropy of the soul's highest understanding.