Chapter 10, Verse 18 (Bhagavad Gita 10.18)
Chapter 10: Vibhūti Yog – Yoga through Appreciating the Infinite Opulences of God
Sanskrit Shloka
विस्तरेणात्मनो योगं विभूतिं च जनार्दन। भूयः कथय तृप्तिर्हि श्रृण्वतो नास्ति मेऽमृतम्
Transliteration
vistareṇātmano yogaṁ vibhūtiṁ cha janārdana bhūyaḥ kathaya tṛiptir hi śhṛiṇvato nāsti me ’mṛitam
Word Meanings
vistareṇa—in detail; ātmanaḥ—your; yogam—divine glories; vibhūtim—opulences; cha—also; janaārdana—Shree Krishna, he who looks after the public; bhūyaḥ—again; kathaya—describe; tṛiptiḥ—satisfaction; hi—because; śhṛiṇvataḥ—hearing; na—not; asti—is; me—my; amṛitam—nectar
Translation
Arjuna said: O Krishna, please tell me again in detail of Your yogic powers and glories, for I am never satiated with hearing Your nectar-like words, which give life to the soul.
Meaning & Commentary
In this verse, Arjuna expresses the insatiable thirst of a devotee who has caught a glimpse of the Infinite. By asking Shri Krishna to elaborate on His divine manifestations, Arjuna teaches us that the heart never tires of the Lord’s sweetness. Shri Krishna is the source of all existence, and by meditating on His divine glories, a seeker begins to perceive the Divine presence in every aspect of creation. This recognition is the gateway to liberation, as it shifts the consciousness from the material illusion to the eternal reality of the Supreme Person. Ultimately, constant remembrance of Shri Krishna’s nectar-like teachings purifies the mind and awakens the dormant soul to its true relationship with the Almighty.