Chapter 10, Verse 12 (Bhagavad Gita 10.12)
Chapter 10: Vibhūti Yog – Yoga through Appreciating the Infinite Opulences of God
Sanskrit Shloka
अर्जुन उवाच परं ब्रह्म परं धाम पवित्रं परमं भवान्। पुरुषं शाश्वतं दिव्यमादिदेवमजं विभुम्
Transliteration
arjuna uvācha paraṁ brahma paraṁ dhāma pavitraṁ paramaṁ bhavān puruṣhaṁ śhāśhvataṁ divyam ādi-devam ajaṁ vibhum
Word Meanings
arjunaḥ uvācha—Arjun said; param—Supreme; brahma—Brahman; param—Supreme; dhāma—Abode; pavitram—purifier; paramam—Supreme; bhavān—you; puruṣham—personality; śhāśhvatam—Eternal; divyam—Divine; ādi-devam—the Primal Being; ajam—the Unborn; vibhum—the Great;
Translation
Arjuna said: You are the Supreme Brahman, the supreme abode, the ultimate purifier, the eternal, divine Person, the primeval God, the unborn, and the omnipresent.
Meaning & Commentary
In this profound moment, Arjuna recognizes Shri Krishna not merely as his friend, but as the Absolute Truth from whom all existence emanates. By addressing Shri Krishna as the Supreme Brahman, Arjuna confirms that the divine form standing on the battlefield of Kurukshetra is the source of all consciousness and matter. This revelation invites every seeker to shift their perspective from the temporary material world to the eternal reality of Shri Krishna. By contemplating these qualities, the devotee cleanses the heart and aligns the soul with its true nature. Ultimately, this realization marks the beginning of true devotion, where the soul seeks refuge in the lotus feet of the Lord to attain liberation from the cycle of birth and death.