Chapter 10, Verse 41 (Bhagavad Gita 10.41)
Chapter 10: Vibhūti Yog – Yoga through Appreciating the Infinite Opulences of God
Sanskrit Shloka
यद्यद्विभूतिमत्सत्त्वं श्रीमदूर्जितमेव वा। तत्तदेवावगच्छ त्वं मम तेजोंऽशसंभवम्
Transliteration
yad yad vibhūtimat sattvaṁ śhrīmad ūrjitam eva vā tat tad evāvagachchha tvaṁ mama tejo ’nśha-sambhavam
Word Meanings
yat yat—whatever; vibhūtimat—opulent; sattvam—being; śhrī-mat—beautiful; ūrjitam—glorious; eva—also; vā—or; tat tat—all that; eva—only; avagachchha—know; tvam—you; mama—my; tejaḥ-anśha-sambhavam—splendor; anśha—a part; sambhavam—born of
Translation
Know that all that is glorious, beautiful, or powerful exists only as a spark of My divine splendor.
Meaning & Commentary
In this profound revelation, Shri Krishna teaches Arjuna that the entire universe is a reflection of His infinite glory. Every instance of majesty, beauty, or strength we perceive in the world is not an independent entity, but a direct manifestation of Lord Krishna’s own transcendental energy. By perceiving the Divine presence in everything, a seeker transcends the mundane vision and begins to see the hand of Yogeshwar Krishna in all of creation. This realization serves as a potent tool for spiritual liberation, as it transforms every interaction into an act of devotion and worship. Ultimately, this understanding dissolves the illusion of separation, anchoring the soul in the eternal, all-pervading consciousness of the Supreme Lord.