Bhagvad Gita - Chapter: 10 Vibhuti Yogah

Vibhuti Yogah - With their minds fixed on Me, their lives absorbed in Me, enlightening one another and speaking about Me, they are ever content and delighted.

मच्चित्ता मद्गतप्राणा बोधयन्त: परस्परम् |
कथयन्तश्च मां नित्यं तुष्यन्ति च रमन्ति च ||9||

With their minds fixed on Me, their lives absorbed in Me, enlightening one another and speaking about Me, they are ever content and delighted.

Mach-chitta: With the mind fixed on Krishna.
Parasparam: Mutual or reciprocal.
Tushyanti: Rejoice or find satisfaction.

Krishna celebrates the joyful communion of devotees who constantly discuss and meditate on him. This communal aspect of devotion highlights the interconnectedness of spiritual seekers, fostering collective growth and bliss.

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तेषां सततयुक्तानां भजतां प्रीतिपूर्वकम् |
ददामि बुद्धियोगं तं येन मामुपयान्ति ते ||10||

To those who are always steadfast and worship Me with love, I give the yoga of understanding, by which they come to Me.

Buddhi-yogam: The yoga of understanding or intellect.
Upayanti: Approach or attain.
Priti: Love or affection.

Krishna promises to grant higher understanding to those devoted to him with love. This assurance signifies the reciprocal relationship between divinity and devotion, emphasizing Krishna’s role as both teacher and benefactor.

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तेषामेवानुकम्पार्थमहमज्ञानजं तम: |
नाशयाम्यात्मभावस्थो ज्ञानदीपेन भास्वता ||11||

Out of compassion for them, I, dwelling in their hearts, destroy the darkness born of ignorance by the shining lamp of knowledge.

Ajnana: Ignorance or lack of knowledge.
Tamasa: Darkness or ignorance.
Dipena: Lamp or light.

Out of compassion, Krishna dispels the ignorance of his devotees, enlightening them with knowledge. This reflects his role as a liberator and guide, illustrating the transformative power of divine intervention in spiritual journeys.

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Vibhuti Yogah - Arjuna said: You are the Supreme Brahman, the Supreme Abode, the Most Sacred, the Eternal Divine Person, the Primal God, Unborn, and Omnipresent.

अर्जुन उवाच परं ब्रह्म परं धाम पवित्रं परमं भवान् |
पुरुषं शाश्वतं दिव्यमादिदेवमजं विभुम् ||12||

Arjuna said: You are the Supreme Brahman, the Supreme Abode, the Most Sacred, the Eternal Divine Person, the Primal God, Unborn, and Omnipresent.

Param: Supreme or ultimate.
Brahma: The ultimate reality or absolute.
Adi-devam: The original god or deity.

Arjuna’s praise of Krishna reflects his growing realization of the Lord’s supreme nature. This marks a shift in Arjuna’s understanding, as he begins to see Krishna not just as a friend or guide but as the eternal, all-encompassing divine.

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आहुस्त्वामृषय: सर्वे देवर्षिर्नारदस्तथा |
असितो देवलो व्यास: स्वयं चैव ब्रवीषि मे ||13||

All the sages, the divine sage Narada, Asita, Devala, and Vyasa, have declared this about You, and now You Yourself are telling me.

Narada: A celestial sage known for devotion and wisdom.
Vyasa: The sage who compiled the Vedas and wrote the Mahabharata.
Asita: An ancient sage mentioned in Hindu texts.

Arjuna acknowledges the affirmation of Krishna’s divinity by revered sages. This acknowledgment highlights the continuity of divine truths as echoed by spiritual authorities, reinforcing Arjuna’s trust in Krishna’s teachings.

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सर्वमेतदृतं मन्ये यन्मां वदसि केशव |
न हि ते भगवन्व्यक्तिं विदुर्देवा न दानवा: ||14||

O Krishna, I fully accept as truth all that You have said to me. Neither gods nor demons, O Lord, know Your manifestation.

Keshava: A name of Krishna, meaning one with beautiful hair.
Danavas: Demons or asuras.
Bhagavan: The Lord or God.

Arjuna expresses faith in Krishna’s words, recognizing their truth despite their mystery. This shloka builds on Arjuna’s openness to transcendence, preparing him for the profound revelations to follow.

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स्वयमेवात्मनात्मानं वेत्थ त्वं पुरुषोत्तम |
भूतभावन भूतेश देवदेव जगत्पते ||15||

You alone know Yourself by Yourself, O Supreme Person, the origin of beings, the Lord of beings, God of gods, and Lord of the universe!

Purushottama: The Supreme Person.
Bhutesha: The Lord of all beings.
Jagatpate: The Lord of the universe.

Arjuna’s reverence deepens as he acknowledges Krishna’s self-knowledge and universal mastery. This marks a pivotal moment of surrender, reflecting his growing desire to understand and align with Krishna’s cosmic vision.

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