Chapter 10, Verse 15 (Bhagavad Gita 10.15)
Chapter 10: Vibhūti Yog – Yoga through Appreciating the Infinite Opulences of God
Sanskrit Shloka
स्वयमेवात्मनाऽत्मानं वेत्थ त्वं पुरुषोत्तम। भूतभावन भूतेश देवदेव जगत्पते
Transliteration
swayam evātmanātmānaṁ vettha tvaṁ puruṣhottama bhūta-bhāvana bhūteśha deva-deva jagat-pate
Word Meanings
swayam—yourself; eva—indeed; ātmanā—by yourself; ātmānam—yourself; vettha—know; tvam—you; puruṣha-uttama—the Supreme Personality; bhūta-bhāvana—the Creator of all beings; bhūta-īśha—the Lord of everything; deva-deva—the God of gods; jagat-pate—the Lord of the universe
Translation
Verily, Thou Thyself knowest Thyself by Thyself, O Supreme Person (Purushottama), O source of all beings (Bhuta-bhavana), O Lord of all beings (Bhutesha), O God of gods (Devadeva), O Ruler of the universe (Jagat-pate)!
Meaning & Commentary
In this profound moment, Arjuna recognizes that the infinite nature of Shri Krishna is beyond the grasp of the finite human intellect. Arjuna admits that because Shri Krishna is the origin of all existence, only He can fully comprehend the depth of His own divine essence. This realization humbles the seeker, acknowledging that direct knowledge of the Divine is a grace granted by Shri Krishna alone. By surrendering the attempt to intellectually categorize the Supreme, the devotee enters a state of pure communion. Ultimately, this verse invites every soul to shift from seeking worldly logic to seeking the grace of Shri Krishna, the only path to true liberation and eternal union.