Chapter 10, Verse 40 (Bhagavad Gita 10.40)
Chapter 10: Vibhūti Yog – Yoga through Appreciating the Infinite Opulences of God
Sanskrit Shloka
नान्तोऽस्ति मम दिव्यानां विभूतीनां परंतप। एष तूद्देशतः प्रोक्तो विभूतेर्विस्तरो मया
Transliteration
nānto ’sti mama divyānāṁ vibhūtīnāṁ parantapa eṣha tūddeśhataḥ prokto vibhūter vistaro mayā
Word Meanings
na—not; antaḥ—end; asti—is; mama—my; divyānām—divine; vibhūtīnām—manifestations; parantapa—Arjun, the conqueror of the enemies; eṣhaḥ—this; tu—but; uddeśhataḥ—just one portion; proktaḥ—declared; vibhūteḥ—of (my) glories; vistaraḥ—the breath of the topic; mayā—by me
Translation
There is no end to My divine glories, O Arjuna, but what I have declared to you is but a brief summary of their expanse.
Meaning & Commentary
In this verse, Bhagwan Shri Krishna reveals that His manifestations are infinite, transcending the grasp of finite human intellect. By categorizing His glories, He compassionately allows the seeker to perceive His presence within the multiplicity of the material world. When a devotee meditates upon these vibhutis, they begin to see the hand of Shri Krishna in everything, shifting their vision from worldly objects to the Divine source. This practice purifies the heart and serves as an essential bridge toward the ultimate realization of the Supreme Brahman. Ultimately, one understands that the entire cosmos is merely a fragment of His vast, eternal majesty.