Chapter 10, Verse 1 (Bhagavad Gita 10.1)
Chapter 10: Vibhūti Yog – Yoga through Appreciating the Infinite Opulences of God
Sanskrit Shloka
श्री भगवानुवाच भूय एव महाबाहो श्रृणु मे परमं वचः। यत्तेऽहं प्रीयमाणाय वक्ष्यामि हितकाम्यया
Transliteration
śhrī bhagavān uvācha bhūya eva mahā-bāho śhṛiṇu me paramaṁ vachaḥ yatte ’haṁ prīyamāṇāya vakṣhyāmi hita-kāmyayā
Word Meanings
śhrī-bhagavān uvācha—the Blessed Lord said; bhūyaḥ—again; eva—verily; mahā-bāho—mighty armed one; śhṛiṇu—hear; me—my; paramam—divine; vachaḥ—teachings; yat—which; te—to you; aham—I; prīyamāṇāya—you are my beloved confidant; vakṣhyāmi—say; hita-kāmyayā—for desiring your welfare
Translation
The Blessed Lord Shri Krishna said: Once again, O mighty-armed Arjuna, listen to My supreme word, which I will speak to you for your welfare, because you are very dear to Me.
Meaning & Commentary
In this verse, Shri Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, begins a profound expansion of His divine glories. By addressing Arjuna as 'mighty-armed' and 'dear,' Shri Krishna demonstrates that divine knowledge is bestowed upon those who surrender with love and devotion. This supreme word is not merely information, but a transmission of grace meant to liberate the soul from the illusions of the material world. By listening to the glories of the Lord, the seeker transcends intellectual barriers and prepares the heart for the descent of divine wisdom. Thus, Shri Krishna invites all humanity to recognize that true welfare is found only in understanding His eternal, transcendental nature.