Chapter 10, Verse 5 (Bhagavad Gita 10.5)
Chapter 10: Vibhūti Yog – Yoga through Appreciating the Infinite Opulences of God
Sanskrit Shloka
अहिंसा समता तुष्टिस्तपो दानं यशोऽयशः। भवन्ति भावा भूतानां मत्त एव पृथग्विधाः
Transliteration
ahiṁsā samatā tuṣṭis tapo dānaṁ yaśo 'yaśaḥ bhavanti bhāvā bhūtānāṁ matta eva pṛthag-vidhāḥ
Word Meanings
ahiṁsā—nonviolence; samatā—equilibrium; tuṣṭiḥ—satisfaction; tapaḥ—penance; dānam—charity; yaśaḥ—fame; ayaśaḥ—infamy; bhavanti—become; bhāvāḥ—natures; bhūtānām—of living entities; mattaḥ—from Me; eva—certainly; pṛthakvidhāḥ—differently arranged.
Translation
Non-injury, truthfulness, equanimity, contentment, austerity, charity, fame, and infamy—these diverse qualities of living beings are created by Me alone.
Meaning & Commentary
In this verse, Bhagwan Shri Krishna reveals that the entire spectrum of human experiences and character traits originates from His divine essence. By acknowledging that all qualities, whether seemingly positive or negative, flow from the Supreme, a seeker learns to transcend the duality of worldly existence. Shri Krishna invites Arjuna, and through him all humanity, to recognize His presence in the very fabric of our temperament and circumstances. By anchoring the mind in this realization, one attains detachment from the fluctuations of fame and infamy, progressing toward the ultimate liberation of the soul. True wisdom lies in surrendering this variegated play of qualities back to the Lord, acknowledging that He is the sole source and controller of all.