Bhagvad Gita - Chapter: 10 Vibhuti Yogah

Chapter 10

Vibhuti Yogah

श्रीभगवानुवाच भूय एव महाबाहो शृणु मे परमं वच: |
यत्तेऽहं प्रीयमाणाय वक्ष्यामि हितकाम्यया ||1||

The Blessed Lord said: Hear again, O mighty-armed Arjuna, My supreme words, which I shall speak to you, who are beloved, for your benefit.

Mahabaho: A term used to address Arjuna, meaning mighty-armed.
Priyamanaya: Refers to someone beloved or dear.
Hita: Beneficial or auspicious.

Krishna reassures Arjuna that he will elaborate on his divine teachings. This sets the tone for the chapter, where Krishna reveals his cosmic significance, providing Arjuna with clarity and assurance as a devotee seeking truth and purpose.

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न मे विदु: सुरगणा: प्रभवं न महर्षय: |
अहमादिर्हि देवानां महर्षीणां च सर्वश: ||2||

Neither the hosts of gods nor the great sages know My origin, for I am the source of the gods and the great sages.

Sura-ganah: Refers to groups of celestial beings or gods.
Maharshayah: Great sages or seers.
Prabhavam: The source or origin.

This shloka highlights Krishna’s transcendental nature as the origin of all creation. Neither gods nor sages can fully comprehend his essence, underlining his supreme and unfathomable divinity that governs both cosmic and earthly realms.

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Vibhuti Yogah - He who knows Me as unborn and beginningless, and as the Supreme Lord of all the worlds, he among mortals is undeluded and is freed from all sins.

यो मामजमनादिं च वेत्ति लोकमहेश्वरम् |
असम्मूढ: स मर्त्येषु सर्वपापै: प्रमुच्यते ||3||

He who knows Me as unborn and beginningless, and as the Supreme Lord of all the worlds, he among mortals is undeluded and is freed from all sins.

Maheshvaram: The great lord of the worlds.
Asammudhah: One who is undeluded.
Papam: Refers to sin or wrongdoing.

Krishna asserts that understanding him as the eternal and supreme being liberates one from sin. This introduces the importance of self-realization and devotion, paving the way for Arjuna’s transformation through divine wisdom.

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Vibhuti Yogah - Intelligence, knowledge, freedom from delusion, forgiveness, truth, control over the senses and mind, happiness and sorrow, birth and death, fear and fearlessness.

बुद्धिर्ज्ञानमसम्मोह: क्षमा सत्यं दम: शम: |
सुखं दु:खं भवोऽभावो भयं चाभयमेव च ||4||

Intelligence, knowledge, freedom from delusion, forgiveness, truth, control over the senses and mind, happiness and sorrow, birth and death, fear and fearlessness.

Dama: Control of the senses.
Shama: Tranquility or mental calmness.
Sukham: Happiness or comfort.

Krishna lists essential qualities originating from him, such as knowledge, truth, and tranquility. These attributes form the foundation for spiritual growth and connect divine grace with the moral and emotional development of individuals.

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अहिंसा समता तुष्टिस्तपो दानं यशोऽयश: |
भवन्ति भावा भूतानां मत्त एव पृथग्विधा: ||5||

Nonviolence, equanimity, contentment, austerity, charity, fame, and infamy—these various qualities of beings spring from Me alone.

Ahimsa: Nonviolence.
Tushti: Contentment or satisfaction.
Yasha: Fame or renown.

Nonviolence, austerity, and equanimity are among the virtues Krishna claims as emanating from him. By listing diverse qualities, he bridges the gap between spiritual ideals and human aspirations, making divinity relatable.

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Vibhuti Yogah - The seven great sages and the four ancient Manus, who are endowed with powers like Mine, were born of My mind; from them, all the creatures in the world have descended.

महर्षय: सप्त पूर्वे चत्वारो मनवस्तथा |
मद्भावा मानसा जाता येषां लोक इमा: प्रजा: ||6||

The seven great sages and the four ancient Manus, who are endowed with powers like Mine, were born of My mind; from them, all the creatures in the world have descended.

Manavas: Refers to Manus, the progenitors of humanity.
Sapta: Seven in Sanskrit, denoting the seven sages.
Prajah: The beings or creatures of the world.

Krishna explains the lineage of sages and Manus arising from his cosmic will. This emphasizes the continuity of creation and governance, linking the divine source to the human experience and cultural traditions.

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