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Bhīṣma Parva · Adhyaya 6.32

Adhyāya 32

अध्यायः 32

Who speaks here अर्जुन arjuna

English for this adhyāya (section level, not verse by verse): Ganguli’s translation, approximately §33–35 Ganguli follows a different edition, so the match is approximate.

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श्रीभगवानुवाच । भूय एव महाबाहो शृणु मे परमं वचः । यत्तेऽहं प्रीयमाणाय वक्ष्यामि हितकाम्यया ॥

śrībhagavān uvāca । bhūya eva mahābāho śr̥ṇu me paramaṁ vacaḥ । yat te ’haṁ prīyamāṇāya vakṣyāmi hitakāmyayā ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaश्रीभगवान् ने कहा -- हे महाबाहो ! पुन: तुम मेरे परम वचनों का श्रवण करो, जो मैं तुझ अतिशय प्रेम रखने वाले के लिये हित की इच्छा से कहूँगा।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.1 (minor wording variants between the critical edition and the Gita edition). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaThe Blessed Lord said, Again, O mighty-armed Arjuna, listen to my supreme word which I will declare to you, who are beloved, for your welfare.

Swami GambiranandaThe Blessed Lord said, O mighty-armed one, listen once more to My supreme utterance, which I, wishing for your welfare, shall speak to you who take delight in it.

Swami AdidevanandaThe Lord said, "Further, O Arjuna, listen to My Supreme word. Desiring your good, I shall speak to you who loves Me."

Dr. S. SankaranarayanThe Bhagavat said, "O mighty-armed Arjuna! Listen to My best message once more, which I shall declare to you with good intention, for you are dear to Me."

Shri Purohit SwamiLord Shri Krishna said: Now, O Prince! Listen to My supreme advice, which I give you for the sake of your welfare, for you are My beloved.

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न मे विदुः सुरगणाः प्रभवं न महर्षयः । अहमादिर्हि देवानां महर्षीणां च सर्वशः ॥

na me viduḥ suragaṇāḥ prabhavaṁ na maharṣayaḥ । aham ādir hi devānāṁ maharṣīṇāṁ ca sarvaśaḥ ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaमेरी उत्पत्ति (प्रभव) को न देवतागण जानते हैं और न महर्षिजन; क्योंकि मैं सब प्रकार से देवताओं और महर्षियों का भी आदिकारण हूँ।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.2 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaNeither the hosts of the gods nor the great sages know My origin; for I am the source of all the gods and the great sages in every way.

Swami GambiranandaNeither the gods nor the great sages know My majesty, for I am the source of them all in all respects.

Swami AdidevanandaNeither the host of gods nor the great sages know My power; for I am indeed the source of the gods and the great sages.

Dr. S. SankaranarayanNeither the hosts of gods nor the great sages know My origin, for I am the first in every respect among the gods and great sages.

Shri Purohit SwamiNeither the professors of divinity nor the great ascetics know My origin, for I am the source from which they all originate.

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यो मामजमनादिं च वेत्ति लोकमहेश्वरम् । असंमूढः स मर्त्येषु सर्वपापैः प्रमुच्यते ॥

yo mām ajam anādiṁ ca vetti lokamaheśvaram । asaṁmūḍhaḥ sa martyeṣu sarvapāpaiḥ pramucyate ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaजो मुझे अजन्मा, अनादि और लोकों के महान् ईश्वर के रूप में जानता है, र्मत्य मनुष्यों में ऐसा संमोहरहित (ज्ञानी) पुरुष सब पापों से मुक्त हो जाता है।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.3 (minor wording variants between the critical edition and the Gita edition). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaHe who knows Me as unborn and beginningless, as the great Lord of the worlds, he among mortals is undeluded and is liberated from all sins.

Swami GambiranandaHe who knows Me—the birthless, beginningless, and great Lord of the worlds—he, the undeluded one among mortals, becomes freed from all sins.

Swami AdidevanandaHe who knows Me as unborn, without a beginning, and the great Lord of the worlds—he among mortals is undeluded and is released from all sin.

Dr. S. SankaranarayanWhoever knows Me as the unborn and beginningless Absolute Lord of the universe, that person, not deluded among mortals, is freed from all sins.

Shri Purohit SwamiHe who knows Me as the unborn, without beginning, the Lord of the universe, he, stripped of his delusions, becomes free from all conceivable sins.

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बुद्धिर्ज्ञानमसंमोहः क्षमा सत्यं दमः शमः । सुखं दुःखं भवोऽभावो भयं चाभयमेव च ॥

buddhir jñānam asaṁmohaḥ kṣamā satyaṁ damaḥ śamaḥ । sukhaṁ duḥkhaṁ bhavo ’bhāvo bhayaṁ cābhayam eva ca ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaबुद्धि, ज्ञान, मोह का अभाव, क्षमा, सत्य, दम (इन्द्रिय संयम), शम (मन: संयम), सुख, दु:ख, जन्म और मृत्यु, भय और अभय।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.4 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaIntellect, wisdom, non-delusion, forgiveness, truth, self-restraint, calmness, happiness, pain, existence or birth, non-existence or death, fear, and also fearlessness.

Swami GambiranandaIntelligence, wisdom, non-delusion, forgiveness, truth, control of the external organs, control of the internal organs, happiness, sorrow, birth, death, and fearlessness;

Swami AdidevanandaIntelligence, knowledge, non-delusion, forbearance, truth, restraint, self-control, pleasure, pain, exaltation, and depression, fear, and fearlessness;

Dr. S. SankaranarayanIntellect, knowledge, steadiness, patience, truth, control over sense-organs, tranquility of mind, pleasure, pain, birth, death, fear, and courage.

Shri Purohit SwamiIntelligence, wisdom, non-delusion, forgiveness, truth, self-control, calmness, pleasure, pain, birth, death, fear, and fearlessness;

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अहिंसा समता तुष्टिस्तपो दानं यशोऽयशः । भवन्ति भावा भूतानां मत्त एव पृथग्विधाः ॥

ahiṁsā samatā tuṣṭis tapo dānaṁ yaśo ’yaśaḥ । bhavanti bhāvā bhūtānāṁ matta eva pr̥thagvidhāḥ ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaअहिंसा, समता, सन्तोष, तप, दान. यश और अपयश ऐसे ये प्राणियों के नानाविध भाव मुझ से ही प्रकट होते हैं।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.5 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaNon-injury, equanimity, contentment, austerity, beneficence, fame, and ill-fame—these different qualities of beings arise from Me alone.

Swami GambiranandaNon-injury, equanimity, satisfaction, austerity, charity, fame, and infamy—these different dispositions of beings spring from Me alone.

Swami AdidevanandaNon-violence, reality, cheerfulness, austerity, beneficence, fame, and infamy—these different qualities of beings arise from Me alone.

Dr. S. Sankaranarayan[Also], non-injury, equanimity, contentment, austerity, charity, repute, and ill-repute—all these diverse dispositions of beings emanate from none other than Me.

Shri Purohit SwamiHarmlessness, equanimity, contentment, austerity, beneficence, fame, and failure—all these characteristics of beings spring from Me alone.

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महर्षयः सप्त पूर्वे चत्वारो मनवस्तथा । मद्भावा मानसा जाता येषां लोक इमाः प्रजाः ॥

maharṣayaḥ sapta pūrve catvāro manavas tathā । madbhāvā mānasā jātā yeṣāṁ loka imāḥ prajāḥ ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaसात महर्षिजन, पूर्वकाल के चार (सनकादि) तथा (चौदह) मनु ये मेरे प्रभाव वाले मेरे संकल्प से उत्पन्न हुए हैं, जिनकी संसार (लोक) में यह प्रजा है।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.6 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaThe seven great sages, the ancient four, and the Manus, possessing powers like Mine (due to their minds being fixed on Me), were born from My mind; from them, these creatures have been born in this world.

Swami GambiranandaThe seven great sages, as well as the four Manus of ancient days, from whom all these creatures in the world have descended, had their thoughts fixed on Me, and they were born from My mind.

Swami AdidevanandaThe seven great seers of yore, as well as the four Manus, all possessing My mental disposition, were born from My mind. All these creatures of the world are descended from them.

Dr. S. SankaranarayanThe ancient Seven Great Sages and also the Four Manus, from whom these creatures in this world are offspring—they have been born from My mental dispositions.

Shri Purohit SwamiThe seven Great Seers, the progenitors of mankind, the Ancient Four, and the Lawgivers were born of My will and come forth directly from Me. The race of mankind has sprung from them. (Mareechi, Atri, Angira, Pulah, Kratu, Pulastya, Vahishta; the Masters: Sanak, Sanandan, Sanatan, Sanatkumar.)

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एतां विभूतिं योगं च मम यो वेत्ति तत्त्वतः । सोऽविकम्पेन योगेन युज्यते नात्र संशयः ॥

etāṁ vibhūtiṁ yogaṁ ca mama yo vetti tattvataḥ । so ’vikampena yogena yujyate nātra saṁśayaḥ ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaजो पुरुष इस मेरी विभूति और योग को तत्त्व से जानता है, वह पुरुष अविकम्प योग (अर्थात् निश्चल ध्यान योग) से युक्त हो जाता है, इसमें कुछ भी संशय नहीं है।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.7 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaHe who truly knows these manifold manifestations of My Being and this Yoga-power of Mine, becomes established in unshakable Yoga; there is no doubt about it.

Swami GambiranandaOne who knows truly this majesty and yoga of Mine, he becomes imbued with unwavering yoga. There is no doubt about it.

Swami AdidevanandaHe who truly knows this supreme manifestation and splendor of My auspicious attributes, becomes united with the unshakeable Yoga of Bhakti—there is no doubt of this.

Dr. S. SankaranarayanHe who knows correctly this extensively manifesting power and My Yogic power—he is endowed with unwavering Yoga; there is no doubt about it.

Shri Purohit SwamiHe who rightly understands My manifested glory and My creative power attains perfect peace without a doubt.

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अहं सर्वस्य प्रभवो मत्तः सर्वं प्रवर्तते । इति मत्वा भजन्ते मां बुधा भावसमन्विताः ॥

ahaṁ sarvasya prabhavo mattaḥ sarvaṁ pravartate । iti matvā bhajante māṁ budhā bhāvasamanvitāḥ ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaमैं ही सबका प्रभव स्थान हूँ; मुझसे ही सब (जगत्) विकास को प्राप्त होता है, इस प्रकार जानकर बुधजन भक्ति भाव से युक्त होकर मुझे ही भजते हैं।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.8 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaI am the source of all; from me everything evolves; Understanding this, the wise, endowed with meditation, worship me.

Swami GambiranandaI am the origin of all; everything moves on due to Me. Realizing this, the wise ones, filled with fervor, adore Me.

Swami AdidevanandaI am the origin of all; from me everything proceeds. Thinking thus, the wise worship me with all devotion (Bhava).

Dr. S. Sankaranarayan'He is the source of all, and from Him all comes forth' - Thus viewing, the wise revere Me with devotion.

Shri Purohit SwamiI am the source of all; from me everything flows. Therefore, the wise worship me with an unchanging devotion.

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मच्चित्ता मद्गतप्राणा बोधयन्तः परस्परम् । कथयन्तश्च मां नित्यं तुष्यन्ति च रमन्ति च ॥

maccittā madgataprāṇā bodhayantaḥ parasparam । kathayantaś ca māṁ nityaṁ tuṣyanti ca ramanti ca ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaमुझमें ही चित्त को स्थिर करने वाले और मुझमें ही प्राणों (इन्द्रियों) को अर्पित करने वाले भक्तजन, सदैव परस्पर मेरा बोध कराते हुए, मेरे ही विषय में कथन करते हुए सन्तुष्ट होते हैं और रमते हैं।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.9 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaWith their minds and lives wholly absorbed in Me, they enlighten each other and ever speak of Me, being satisfied and delighted.

Swami GambiranandaWith their minds fixed on Me, dedicating their lives to Me, enlightening one another, and always speaking of Me, they derive satisfaction and rejoice.

Swami AdidevanandaWith their minds focused on Me, their pranas centered in Me, inspiring one another and always speaking of Me, they live in contentment and bliss at all times.

Dr. S. SankaranarayanHaving their minds fixed on Me, having their lives gone into Me, enlightening one another, and constantly talking about Me, they are pleased and delighted.

Shri Purohit SwamiWith minds concentrated on Me, with lives absorbed in Me, and enlightening one another, they ever feel content and happy.

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तेषां सततयुक्तानां भजतां प्रीतिपूर्वकम् । ददामि बुद्धियोगं तं येन मामुपयान्ति ते ॥

teṣāṁ satatayuktānāṁ bhajatāṁ prītipūrvakam । dadāmi buddhiyogaṁ taṁ yena mām upayānti te ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaउन (मुझ से) नित्य युक्त हुए और प्रेमपूर्वक मेरा भजन करने वाले भक्तों को, मैं वह 'बुद्धियोग' देता हूँ जिससे वे मुझे प्राप्त होते हैं।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.10 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaTo those who are ever steadfast, worshipping me with love, I give the yoga of discrimination, by which they come to me.

Swami GambiranandaTo those who are ever devoted and worship Me with love, I grant the possession of wisdom that leads them to Me.

Swami AdidevanandaTo those who are ceaselessly united with Me and who worship Me with immense love, I lovingly grant that mental disposition (Buddhi-yoga) which leads them to Me.

Dr. S. SankaranarayanTo these persons, who thus mingle with Me and revere Me with love, I grant the knowledge-Yoga by which they can reach Me.

Shri Purohit SwamiTo those who are always devout and who worship Me with love, I give the power of discrimination that leads them to Me.

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तेषामेवानुकम्पार्थमहमज्ञानजं तमः । नाशयाम्यात्मभावस्थो ज्ञानदीपेन भास्वता ॥

teṣām evānukampārtham aham ajñānajaṁ tamaḥ । nāśayāmy ātmabhāvastho jñānadīpena bhāsvatā ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaउनके ऊपर अनुग्रह करने के लिए मैं उनके अन्त:करण में स्थित होकर, अज्ञानजनित अन्धकार को प्रकाशमय ज्ञान के दीपक द्वारा नष्ट करता हूँ।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.11 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaOut of mere compassion for them, I, dwelling within their selves, destroy the darkness born of ignorance with the luminous lamp of knowledge.

Swami GambiranandaOut of compassion for them alone, I, residing in their hearts, destroy the darkness born of ignorance with the luminous lamp of knowledge.

Swami AdidevanandaOut of compassion for them alone, I, abiding in their mental activity as its object, dispel the darkness born of ignorance with the brilliant lamp of knowledge.

Dr. S. SankaranarayanOut of compassion only towards these men, I, who remain as their very Self, destroy with the shining light of wisdom, their darkness born of ignorance.

Shri Purohit SwamiBy My grace, I live in their hearts, and I dispel the darkness of ignorance with the shining light of wisdom.

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अर्जुन उवाच । परं ब्रह्म परं धाम पवित्रं परमं भवान् । पुरुषं शाश्वतं दिव्यमादिदेवमजं विभुम् ॥

arjuna uvāca । paraṁ brahma paraṁ dhāma pavitraṁ paramaṁ bhavān । puruṣaṁ śāśvataṁ divyam ādidevam ajaṁ vibhum ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaअर्जुन ने कहा आप -परम ब्रह्म, परम धाम और परम पवित्र हंै; सनातन दिव्य पुरुष, देवों के भी आदि देव, जन्म रहित और सर्वव्यापी हैं।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.12 (minor wording variants between the critical edition and the Gita edition). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaArjuna said, "You are the Supreme Brahman, the supreme abode, the supreme purifier, eternal, divine Person, the primeval God, unborn, and omnipresent."

Swami GambiranandaArjuna said, "You are the supreme Brahman, the supreme Light, the supreme Sanctifier. All the sages, as well as the divine sage Narada, Asita, Devala, and Vyasa [Although Narada and the other sages are already mentioned by the words 'all the sages', they are still named separately due to their eminence. Asita is the father of Devala.] call You the eternal divine Person, the Primal God, the Birthless, the Omnipresent; and You Yourself indeed tell me this."

Swami AdidevanandaArjuna said, "You are the Supreme Brahman, the Supreme Light, and the Supreme Sanctifier. All the seers proclaim You as the eternal, divine Person, the Primal Lord, the unborn, and all-pervading. So too do the divine sages Narada, Asita, Devala, and Vyasa proclaim. You Yourself also proclaim this."

Dr. S. SankaranarayanArjuna said, "You are the Supreme Brahman, the Supreme Abode, and the Supreme Purifier. All the seers, as well as the divine seer Narada, Asita Devala, and Vyasa, describe You as the Eternal Divine Soul, the Unborn, and the All-Manifesting First-God. You too have said this to me."

Shri Purohit SwamiArjuna asked: Thou art the Supreme Spirit, the Eternal Home, the Holiest of Holies, the Eternal Divine Self, the Primal God, the Unborn, and Omnipresent.

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आहुस्त्वामृषयः सर्वे देवर्षिर्नारदस्तथा । असितो देवलो व्यासः स्वयं चैव ब्रवीषि मे ॥

āhus tvām r̥ṣayaḥ sarve devarṣir nāradas tathā । asito devalo vyāsaḥ svayaṁ caiva bravīṣi me ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaऐसा आपको समस्त ऋषिजन कहते हैं; वैसे ही देवर्षि नारद, असित, देवल ऋषि तथा व्यास और स्वयं आप भी मेरे प्रति कहते हैं।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.13 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaAll the sages have thus declared Thee, as also the divine sage Narada; so also Asita, Devala, and Vyasa; and now Thou Thyself dost say so to me.

Swami GambiranandaArjuna said, "You are the supreme Brahman, the supreme Light, the supreme Sanctifier. All the sages, as well as the divine sage Narada, Asita, Devala, and Vyasa [Although Narada and the other sages are already mentioned by the words 'all the sages', they are still named separately due to their eminence. Asita is the father of Devala.] call You the eternal divine Person, the Primal God, the Birthless, the Omnipresent; and You Yourself indeed tell me this."

Swami AdidevanandaArjuna said, "You are the Supreme Brahman, the Supreme Light, and the Supreme Sanctifier. All the seers proclaim You as the eternal, divine Person, the Primal Lord, the unborn, and all-pervading. So too do the divine sages Narada, Asita, Devala, and Vyasa proclaim. You Yourself also proclaim this."

Dr. S. SankaranarayanArjuna said, "You are the Supreme Brahman, the Supreme Abode, and the Supreme Purifier. All the seers, as well as the divine seer Narada, Asita Devala, and Vyasa, describe You as the Eternal Divine Soul, the Unborn, and the All-Manifesting First-God. You too have said this to me."

Shri Purohit SwamiSo have said the seers, the divine sage Narada, Asita, Devala, and Vyasa; and Thou Thyself also sayest it.

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सर्वमेतदृतं मन्ये यन्मां वदसि केशव । न हि ते भगवन्व्यक्तिं विदुर्देवा न दानवाः ॥

sarvam etad r̥taṁ manye yan māṁ vadasi keśava । na hi te bhagavan vyaktiṁ vidur devā na dānavāḥ ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaहे केशव ! जो कुछ भी आप मेरे प्रति कहते हैं, इस सबको मैं सत्य मानता हूँ। हे भगवन्, आपके (वास्तविक) स्वरूप को न देवता जानते हैं और न दानव।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.14 (minor wording variants between the critical edition and the Gita edition). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaI believe all that You have said to me to be true, O Krishna; indeed, O blessed Lord! Neither the gods nor the demons know Your manifestation (origin).

Swami GambiranandaO Kesava, I accept as true all that You have told me. Certainly, O Lord, neither the gods nor the demons can comprehend Your glory.

Swami AdidevanandaI deem as true all that you have said to me, O Krishna. Truly, O Lord, neither the gods nor the demons know your manifestation.

Dr. S. SankaranarayanWhat You tell me, I take all to be true, O Kesava! For, O Bhagavat, neither the gods nor the great sages know Your manifestation.

Shri Purohit SwamiI believe in what You have said, my Lord! For neither the godly nor the godless comprehend Your manifestation.

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स्वयमेवात्मनात्मानं वेत्थ त्वं पुरुषोत्तम । भूतभावन भूतेश देवदेव जगत्पते ॥

svayam evātmanātmānaṁ vettha tvaṁ puruṣottama । bhūtabhāvana bhūteśa devadeva jagatpate ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaहे पुरुषोत्तम ! हे भूतभावन ! हे भूतेश ! हे देवों के देव ! हे जगत् के स्वामी ! आप स्वयं ही अपने आप को जानते हैं।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.15 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaVerily, Thou Thyself knowest Thyself by Thyself, O Supreme Person, O source and Lord of all beings, O God of gods, O ruler of the world!

Swami GambiranandaO Supreme Person, Creator of beings, Lord of beings, God of gods, Lord of the worlds, You alone know Yourself by Yourself.

Swami AdidevanandaO Supreme Person, O Creator of beings, O Lord of beings, O God of gods, O Ruler of the universe, You Yourself know Yourself alone.

Dr. S. SankaranarayanOnly yourself know yourself by yourself, O Supreme Purusha, Creator of all beings, Lord of beings, God of gods, Lord of the universe!

Shri Purohit SwamiYou alone know Yourself, by the power of Your Self; You are the Supreme Spirit, the Source and Master of all being, the Lord of Lords, the Ruler of the Universe.

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वक्तुमर्हस्यशेषेण दिव्या ह्यात्मविभूतयः । याभिर्विभूतिभिर्लोकानिमांस्त्वं व्याप्य तिष्ठसि ॥

vaktum arhasy aśeṣeṇa divyā hy ātmavibhūtayaḥ । yābhir vibhūtibhir lokān imāṁs tvaṁ vyāpya tiṣṭhasi ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaआप ही उन अपनी दिव्य विभूतियों को अशेषत: कहने के लिए योग्य हैं, जिन विभूतियों के द्वारा इन समस्त लोकों को आप व्याप्त करके स्थित हैं।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.16 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaYou should indeed tell, without reserve, of your divine glories by which you exist, pervading all these worlds. (No one else can do so.)

Swami GambiranandaBe pleased to speak in full of Your own divine manifestations, through which You exist pervading these worlds.

Swami AdidevanandaYou should tell Me without reserve Your divine manifestations where You abide, pervading all these worlds.

Dr. S. SankaranarayanYou alone are capable of fully declaring the auspicious manifesting powers of Yours, through which manifesting power You remain pervading these worlds.

Shri Purohit SwamiPlease tell me about all of Your glorious manifestations, through which You pervade the world.

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कथं विद्यामहं योगिंस्त्वां सदा परिचिन्तयन् । केषु केषु च भावेषु चिन्त्योऽसि भगवन्मया ॥

kathaṁ vidyām ahaṁ yogiṁs tvāṁ sadā paricintayan । keṣu keṣu ca bhāveṣu cintyo ’si bhagavan mayā ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaहे योगेश्वर ! मैं किस प्रकार निरन्तर चिन्तन करता हुआ आपको जानूँ, और हे भगवन् ! आप किनकिन भावों में मेरे द्वारा चिन्तन करने योग्य हैं।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.17 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaHow shall I, ever meditating, know you, O Yogin? In what aspects or things, O blessed Lord, should I think of you?

Swami GambiranandaO Yogi, how shall I know You by remaining ever-engaged in meditation? And through what objects, O Lord, should I meditate on You?

Swami AdidevanandaHow can I, Your devotee, know You by constantly meditating on You? And in what ways, O Lord, should I meditate on You?

Dr. S. SankaranarayanO Mighty Yogin! How should I know you, meditating on you? In what various forms, O Bhagavat, should I contemplate you?

Shri Purohit SwamiO Master! How can I, through constant meditation, come to know You? My Lord! What are Your various manifestations through which I can meditate on You?

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विस्तरेणात्मनो योगं विभूतिं च जनार्दन । भूयः कथय तृप्तिर्हि शृण्वतो नास्ति मेऽमृतम् ॥

vistareṇātmano yogaṁ vibhūtiṁ ca janārdana । bhūyaḥ kathaya tr̥ptir hi śr̥ṇvato nāsti me ’mr̥tam ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaहे जनार्दन ! अपनी योग शक्ति और विभूति को पुन: विस्तारपूर्वक कहिए, क्योंकि आपके अमृतमय वचनों को सुनते हुए मुझे तृप्ति नहीं होती।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.18 (minor wording variants between the critical edition and the Gita edition). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaTell me again in detail, O Krishna, of your yogic power and glory; for I am not satiated with what I have heard of your life-giving and nectar-like speech.

Swami GambiranandaO Janardana, please narrate to me again in detail Your own yoga and divine manifestations. For, while hearing Your nectar-like words, I am not satiated.

Swami AdidevanandaSpeak to me again in full, O Krishna, about Your attributes and glories. For I am not sated by hearing Your ambrosial words.

Dr. S. SankaranarayanIn detail, please expound once again Your own Yogic power and the manifesting power. O Janardana! I don't feel contented in hearing Your nectar-like exposition.

Shri Purohit SwamiTell me again, I pray, of Thy power and Thy glory in full; for I feel that I am never satisfied when I listen to Thy immortal words.

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श्रीभगवानुवाच । हन्त ते कथयिष्यामि दिव्या ह्यात्मविभूतयः । प्राधान्यतः कुरुश्रेष्ठ नास्त्यन्तो विस्तरस्य मे ॥

śrībhagavān uvāca । hanta te kathayiṣyāmi divyā hy ātmavibhūtayaḥ । prādhānyataḥ kuruśreṣṭha nāsty anto vistarasya me ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaश्रीभगवान् ने कहा -हन्त अब मैं तुम्हें अपनी दिव्य विभूतियों को प्रधानता से कहूँगा। हे कुरुश्रेष्ठ मेरे विस्तार का अन्त नहीं है।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.19 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaThe Blessed Lord said, "Very well! Now I will declare to you My divine glories in their prominence, O Arjuna; there is no end to their detailed description."

Swami GambiranandaThe Blessed Lord said, O best of the Kurus, now, according to their importance, I shall describe to you My own glories, which are indeed divine. There is no end to My manifestations.

Swami AdidevanandaThe Lord said, "Indeed, I shall tell you, O Arjuna, My auspicious manifestations—those that are most prominent among them. There is no end to their extent."

Dr. S. SankaranarayanThe Bhagavat said, "Yes, O best among the Kurus! I shall expound to you only the chief, auspicious manifesting powers of Mine, for there would be no end to My details."

Shri Purohit SwamiLord Shri Krishna replied: So be it, My beloved friend! I will unfold to you some of the chief aspects of My glory. There is no end to its full extent.

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अहमात्मा गुडाकेश सर्वभूताशयस्थितः । अहमादिश्च मध्यं च भूतानामन्त एव च ॥

aham ātmā guḍākeśa sarvabhūtāśayasthitaḥ । aham ādiś ca madhyaṁ ca bhūtānām anta eva ca ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaहे गुडाकेश (निद्राजित्) ! मैं समस्त भूतों के हृदय में स्थित सबकी आत्मा हूँ तथा सम्पूर्ण भूतों का आदि, मध्य और अन्त भी मैं ही हूँ।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.20 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaI am the Self, O Gudakesa, seated in the hearts of all beings; I am the beginning, the middle, and the end of all beings.

Swami GambiranandaO Gudakesa, I am the Self residing in the hearts of all beings, and I am the beginning, middle, and end of all beings.

Swami AdidevanandaI am the Self, O Arjuna, dwelling in the hearts of all beings; I am the beginning, the middle, and the end of all beings.

Dr. S. SankaranarayanO conqueror of sleep! I am the Soul residing in the hearts of all beings; I am the beginning, the middle, and the very end of all beings.

Shri Purohit SwamiO Arjuna! I am the Self, seated in the hearts of all beings; I am the beginning, the life, and the end of them all.

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आदित्यानामहं विष्णुर्ज्योतिषां रविरंशुमान् । मरीचिर्मरुतामस्मि नक्षत्राणामहं शशी ॥

ādityānām ahaṁ viṣṇur jyotiṣāṁ ravir aṁśumān । marīcir marutām asmi nakṣatrāṇām ahaṁ śaśī ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaमैं (बारह) आदित्यों में विष्णु और ज्योतियों में अंशुमान् सूर्य हूँ; मैं (उनचास) मरुतों (वायु देवताओं) में मरीचि हूँ और नक्षत्रों में शशी (चन्द्रमा) हूँ।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.21 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaAmong the twelve Adityas, I am Vishnu; among luminaries, the radiant sun; among the seven or forty-nine Maruts, I am Marichi; among stars, I am the moon.

Swami GambiranandaAmong the Adityas [viz Dhata, Mitra, Aryama, Rudra, Varuna, Surya, Bhaga, Vivasvan, Pusa, Savita, Tvasta, and Visnu.-Tr.], I am Visnu; among the luminaries, the radiant sun; among the (forty-nine) Maruts [The seven groups of Maruts are Avaha, Pravaha, Vivaha, Paravaha, Udvaha, Samvaha, and Parivaha.-Tr.], I am Marici; among the stars, I am the moon.

Swami AdidevanandaOf the Adityas, I am Vishnu; of luminous bodies, I am the radiant sun. Of the Maruts, I am Marici, and among the constellations, I am the moon.

Dr. S. SankaranarayanOf the sons of Aditi, I am Vishnu; of the luminaries, the radiant Sun; of the Maruts, I am Marici; of the stars, I am the Moon.

Shri Purohit SwamiOf all the creative powers, I am the Creator; of luminaries, the Sun; of winds, the Whirlwind; and of planets, the Moon.

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वेदानां सामवेदोऽस्मि देवानामस्मि वासवः । इन्द्रियाणां मनश्चास्मि भूतानामस्मि चेतना ॥

vedānāṁ sāmavedo ’smi devānām asmi vāsavaḥ । indriyāṇāṁ manaś cāsmi bhūtānām asmi cetanā ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaमैं वेदों में सामवेद हूँ, देवों में वासव (इन्द्र) हूँ; मैं इन्द्रियों में मन और भूतप्राणियों में चेतना (ज्ञानशक्ति) हूँ।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.22 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaAmong the Vedas, I am the Sama-Veda; among the gods, I am Vasava; among the senses, I am the mind; and among living beings, I am intelligence.

Swami GambiranandaAmong the Vedas, I am the Sama-Veda; among the gods, I am Indra. Among the organs, I am the mind, and I am the intelligence in creatures.

Swami AdidevanandaOf the Vedas, I am the Samaveda; of gods, I am Indra; of sense-organs, I am the mind; and of living beings, I am consciousness.

Dr. S. SankaranarayanOf the Vedas, I am the Samaveda; of the gods, I am Vasava (Indra); of the sense-organs, I am the mind; of the beings, I am the consciousness.

Shri Purohit SwamiOf the Vedas, I am the hymns; I am the electric force in the powers of nature; of the senses, I am the mind; and I am the intelligence in all that lives.

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रुद्राणां शंकरश्चास्मि वित्तेशो यक्षरक्षसाम् । वसूनां पावकश्चास्मि मेरुः शिखरिणामहम् ॥

rudrāṇāṁ śaṁkaraś cāsmi vitteśo yakṣarakṣasām । vasūnāṁ pāvakaś cāsmi meruḥ śikhariṇām aham ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaमैं (ग्यारह) रुद्रों में शंकर हूँ और यक्ष तथा राक्षसों में धनपति कुबेर (वित्तेश) हूँ; (आठ) वसुओं में अग्नि हूँ तथा शिखर वाले पर्वतों में मेरु हूँ।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.23 (minor wording variants between the critical edition and the Gita edition). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaAnd among the Rudras, I am Sankara; among the Yakshas and Rakshasas, the Lord of Wealth (Kubera); among the Vasus, I am Pavaka (Fire); and among the seven mountains, I am Meru.

Swami GambiranandaAmong the Rudras, I am Aja, Ekapada, Ahirbudhnya, Pinaki, Aparajita, Tryam-baka, Mahesvara, Vrsakapi, Sambhu, Harana, and Isvara; among the Yaksas and goblins, I am Kubera; among the Vasus, I am Fire; and among the mountains, I am Meru.

Swami AdidevanandaOf the Rudras, I am Sankara. Of the Yaksas and Raksasas, I am the Lord of Wealth (Kubera). Of the Vasus, I am Agni; of the mountains, I am Meru.

Dr. S. SankaranarayanAnd of the Rudras, I am Sankara; of the Yaksas and the Raksas, I am the Lord of Wealth (Kubera); of the Vasus, I am the Fire-God; of the mountains, I am Meru.

Shri Purohit SwamiAmong forces of vitality, I am the life; I am Mammon to the heathens and the godless; I am the energy in fire, earth, wind, sky, heaven, sun, moon, and planets; and among mountains, I am Mount Meru.

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पुरोधसां च मुख्यं मां विद्धि पार्थ बृहस्पतिम् । सेनानीनामहं स्कन्दः सरसामस्मि सागरः ॥

purodhasāṁ ca mukhyaṁ māṁ viddhi pārtha br̥haspatim । senānīnām ahaṁ skandaḥ sarasām asmi sāgaraḥ ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaहे पार्थ ! पुरोहितों में मुझे बृहस्पति जानो; मैं सेनापतियों में स्कन्द और जलाशयों में समुद्र हूँ।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.24 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaAnd, among the household priests of kings, O Arjuna, know Me to be the chief, Brihaspati; among the army generals, I am Skanda; among lakes, I am the ocean.

Swami GambiranandaO son of Prtha, know me to be Brhaspati, the foremost among the priests of kings. Among commanders of armies, I am Skanda; among large expanses of water, I am the sea.

Swami AdidevanandaAmong family priests, O Arjuna, know Me to be the chief Brhaspati; of generals, I am Skanda; of reservoirs of water, I am the ocean.

Dr. S. SankaranarayanOf the royal priests, I am the chief, viz., Brhaspati (the priest of gods), O son of Prtha; you should know that. Of the army generals, I am Skanda [the War-god]; of the water reservoirs, I am the ocean.

Shri Purohit SwamiAmong the priests, know, O Arjuna, that I am the priest Brihaspati; of generals, I am Skanda, the Commander-in-Chief, and of waters, I am the Ocean.

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महर्षीणां भृगुरहं गिरामस्म्येकमक्षरम् । यज्ञानां जपयज्ञोऽस्मि स्थावराणां हिमालयः ॥

maharṣīṇāṁ bhr̥gur ahaṁ girām asmy ekam akṣaram । yajñānāṁ japayajño ’smi sthāvarāṇāṁ himālayaḥ ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaमैं महर्षियों में भृगु और वाणी (शब्दों) में एकाक्षर ओंकार हूँ। मैं यज्ञों में जपयज्ञ और स्थावरों (अचलों) में हिमालय हूँ।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.25 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaAmong the great sages, I am Bhrigu; among words, I am the one syllable (Om); among sacrifices, I am the sacrifice of silent repetition; among the immovable things, I am the Himalayas.

Swami GambiranandaAmong the great sages, I am Bhrgu; of words, I am the single syllable (Om). Among rituals, I am the ritual of Japa of the immovables, the Himalayas.

Swami AdidevanandaOf the great seers, I am Bhrgu; of words, I am the single-lettered word Om; of sacrifices, I am the sacrifice of Japa; of immovable things, I am the Himalayas.

Dr. S. SankaranarayanOf the great seers, I am Bhrgu; of the words, I am the single-syllable (Om); of the sacrifices [performed with external objects], I am the sacrifice of muttered prayer; of the immovables, I am the Himalayan range.

Shri Purohit SwamiOf the great seers, I am Bhrigu; of words, I am Om; of offerings, I am the silent prayer; among things immovable, I am the Himalayas.

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अश्वत्थः सर्ववृक्षाणां देवर्षीणां च नारदः । गन्धर्वाणां चित्ररथः सिद्धानां कपिलो मुनिः ॥

aśvatthaḥ sarvavr̥kṣāṇāṁ devarṣīṇāṁ ca nāradaḥ । gandharvāṇāṁ citrarathaḥ siddhānāṁ kapilo muniḥ ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaमैं समस्त वृक्षों में अश्वत्थ (पीपल) हूँ और देवर्षियों में नारद हूँ; मैं गन्धर्वों में चित्ररथ और सिद्ध पुरुषों में कपिल मुनि हूँ।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.26 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaAmong all the trees, I am the Peepul; among the divine sages, I am Narada; among the Gandharvas, I am Chitraratha; among the perfected, I am the sage Kapila.

Swami GambiranandaAmong all trees, I am the Ashvattha tree, and among divine sages, Narada. Among the Gandharvas, I am Citraratha; among the perfected ones, I am the sage Kapila.

Swami AdidevanandaOf trees I am the Asvattha; of celestial seers, I am Narada; of the Gandharvas, I am Citraratha; of the perfected, I am Kapila.

Dr. S. SankaranarayanOf all trees, I am the Pipal tree; of the divine seers, Narada; of the Gandharvas, Citraratha; and of the perfected ones, the sage Kapila.

Shri Purohit SwamiOf trees, I am the sacred fig tree; of divine seers, Narada; of heavenly singers, I am Chitraratha, their leader; and of sages, I am Kapila.

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उच्चैःश्रवसमश्वानां विद्धि माममृतोद्भवम् । ऐरावतं गजेन्द्राणां नराणां च नराधिपम् ॥

uccaiḥśravasam aśvānāṁ viddhi mām amr̥todbhavam । airāvataṁ gajendrāṇāṁ narāṇāṁ ca narādhipam ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaअश्वों में अमृत से उत्पन्न हुए उच्चैश्रवा नामक अश्व, हाथियों में ऐरावत और मनुष्यों में राजा मुझे ही जानो।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.27 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaKnow Me as Ucchaisravas, born of nectar, among horses; Airavata among lordly elephants; and the king among men.

Swami GambiranandaAmong horses, know Me to be Uccaihsravas, born from nectar; Airavata among the lordly elephants; and among men, the King of men. [Uccaihsravas and Airavata are respectively the divine horse and elephant of Indra.]

Swami AdidevanandaOf horses, know Me to be Uccaihsravas, the nectar-born. Of lordly elephants, I am Airavata, and of men, I am the monarch.

Dr. S. SankaranarayanOf the horses, you should know Me to be the nectar-born Uccaihsravas (Indra's horse); of the best elephants, the Airavata (Indra's elephant); and of the men, their king.

Shri Purohit SwamiKnow that among horses I am Pegasus, heaven-born; among the lordly elephants I am the white one, and I am the ruler among men.

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आयुधानामहं वज्रं धेनूनामस्मि कामधुक् । प्रजनश्चास्मि कन्दर्पः सर्पाणामस्मि वासुकिः ॥

āyudhānām ahaṁ vajraṁ dhenūnām asmi kāmadhuk । prajanaś cāsmi kandarpaḥ sarpāṇām asmi vāsukiḥ ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaमैं शस्त्रों में वज्र और धेनुओं (गायों) में कामधेनु हूँ, प्रजा उत्पत्ति का हेतु कन्दर्प (कामदेव) मैं हूँ और सर्पों में वासुकि हूँ।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.28 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaAmong weapons, I am the thunderbolt; among cows, I am the wish-fulfilling cow called Kamadhenu; I am the progenitor, the god of love; among serpents, I am Vasuki.

Swami GambiranandaAmong weapons I am the thunderbolt; among cows I am Kamadhenu. I am Kandarpa, the Progenitor, and among serpents I am Vasuki.

Swami AdidevanandaOf weapons, I am the Vajra (thunderbolt); of cows, I am Kamadhuk; I am Kandarpa, the cause of progeny; of serpents, I am Vasuki.

Dr. S. SankaranarayanOf the weapons, I am the Vajra of Indra; of the cows, I am the Wish-fulfilling Cow of the heavens; of the progenitors, I am Kandarpa (the god of love); of the serpents, I am Vasuki.

Shri Purohit SwamiI am the thunderbolt among weapons; I am the Cow of Plenty among cows; I am Passion in those who procreate, and I am the Cobra among serpents.

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अनन्तश्चास्मि नागानां वरुणो यादसामहम् । पितॄणामर्यमा चास्मि यमः संयमतामहम् ॥

anantaś cāsmi nāgānāṁ varuṇo yādasām aham । pitr̥̄ṇām aryamā cāsmi yamaḥ saṁyamatām aham ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaमैं नागों में अनन्त (शेषनाग) हूँ और जल देवताओं में वरुण हूँ; मैं पितरों में अर्यमा हँ और नियमन करने वालों में यम हूँ।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.29 (minor wording variants between the critical edition and the Gita edition). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaI am Ananta among the Nagas; I am Varuna among water-deities; Aryaman among the Manes; I am Yama among the governors.

Swami GambiranandaAmong snakes, I am Ananta; among gods of the waters, Varuna; among the manes, Aryama; and among the maintainers of law and order, I am Yama (King of death).

Swami AdidevanandaOf snakes, I am Ananta; of aquatic beings, I am Varuna; of manes, I am Aryama; of subduers, I am Yama.

Dr. S. SankaranarayanOf the snakes, I am Ananta; of the water-beings, I am Varuna; of the manes, I am Aryaman; of the controllers, I am Yama (the Death-god).

Shri Purohit SwamiI am the king-python among snakes, I am the aqueous principle among those that live in water, I am the father of fathers, and among rulers I am death.

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प्रह्लादश्चास्मि दैत्यानां कालः कलयतामहम् । मृगाणां च मृगेन्द्रोऽहं वैनतेयश्च पक्षिणाम् ॥

prahlādaś cāsmi daityānāṁ kālaḥ kalayatām aham । mr̥gāṇāṁ ca mr̥gendro ’haṁ vainateyaś ca pakṣiṇām ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaमैं दैत्यों में प्रह्लाद और गणना करने वालों में काल हूँ, मैं 'पशुओं' में सिंह (मृगेन्द्र) और पक्षियों में गरुड़ हूँ।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.30 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaAnd I am Prahlada among the demons, I am Time among reckoners, I am the lion among beasts, and Vainateya (Garuda) among birds.

Swami GambiranandaAmong demons, I am Prahlada, and among reckoners of time, I am Time. Among animals, I am the lion, and among birds, I am Garuda.

Swami AdidevanandaOf Daityas, I am Prahlada; of reckoners, I am Death; of beasts, I am the lion; and of birds, I am Garuda, the son of Vinata.

Dr. S. SankaranarayanNo translation is available for this sloka.

Shri Purohit SwamiAnd I am the devotee Prahlada among the heathens; of Time I am the Eternal Present; I am the Lion among beasts and the Eagle among birds.

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पवनः पवतामस्मि रामः शस्त्रभृतामहम् । झषाणां मकरश्चास्मि स्रोतसामस्मि जाह्नवी ॥

pavanaḥ pavatām asmi rāmaḥ śastrabhr̥tām aham । jhaṣāṇāṁ makaraś cāsmi srotasām asmi jāhnavī ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaमैं पवित्र करने वालों में वायु हूँ और शस्त्रधारियों में राम हूँ; तथा मत्स्यों (जलचरों) में मैं मगरमच्छ और नदियों में मैं गंगा हूँ।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.31 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaAmong the purifiers, I am the wind; among the warriors, I am Rama; among the fishes, I am the shark; among the streams, I am the Ganga.

Swami GambiranandaOf the purifiers, I am the air; among the wielders of weapons, I am Rama. Among fishes, I am the shark; among rivers, I am Ganga.

Swami AdidevanandaOf moving things, I am the wind; of those who bear weapons, I am Rama; of fishers, I am Makara; and of rivers, I am the Ganga.

Dr. S. SankaranarayanOf the progeny of Diti, I am Prahlada; of the measuring ones, I am the shark; of rivers, I am the daughter of Jahnu—the Ganga.

Shri Purohit SwamiI am the wind among purifiers, the king Rama among warriors; I am the crocodile among fishes, and I am the Ganges among rivers.

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सर्गाणामादिरन्तश्च मध्यं चैवाहमर्जुन । अध्यात्मविद्या विद्यानां वादः प्रवदतामहम् ॥

sargāṇām ādir antaś ca madhyaṁ caivāham arjuna । adhyātmavidyā vidyānāṁ vādaḥ pravadatām aham ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaहे अर्जुन ! सृष्टियों का आदि, अन्त और मध्य भी मैं ही हूँ, मैं विद्याओं में अध्यात्मविद्या और विवाद करने वालों में (अर्थात् विवाद के प्रकारों में) मैं वाद हूँ।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.32 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaAmong creations I am the beginning, the middle, and the end, O Arjuna; among the sciences, I am the science of the Self; and I am the logic among controversialists.

Swami GambiranandaO Arjuna, of creations I am the beginning, the middle, and the end; I am the knowledge of the Self among knowledge; of those who debate, I am vada.

Swami AdidevanandaOf creatures, I am the beginning, the middle, and the end, O Arjuna. Of sciences, I am the science of the Self (of the individual and Universal Self). Of those who argue, I am the fair reasoning.

Dr. S. SankaranarayanOf the creations, I am the beginning, the end, and the middle, O Arjuna! Of the sciences, I am the science of the Self; of arguers, I am the argument.

Shri Purohit SwamiI am the beginning, the middle, and the end of creation; among sciences, I am the science of spirituality; I am the discussion among disputants.

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अक्षराणामकारोऽस्मि द्वंद्वः सामासिकस्य च । अहमेवाक्षयः कालो धाताहं विश्वतोमुखः ॥

akṣarāṇām akāro ’smi dvaṁdvaḥ sāmāsikasya ca । aham evākṣayaḥ kālo dhātāhaṁ viśvatomukhaḥ ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaमैं अक्षरों (वर्णमाला) में अकार और समासों में द्वन्द्व (नामक समास) हूँ; मैं अक्षय काल और विश्वतोमुख (विराट् स्वरूप) धाता हूँ।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.33 (minor wording variants between the critical edition and the Gita edition). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaAmong the letters of the alphabet, I am the letter 'A' and the dual among compounds. I am verily the inexhaustible and everlasting time; I am the dispenser of the fruits of actions, having faces in all directions.

Swami GambiranandaOf the letters, I am the letter A, and of the group of compound words, I am the compound called Dvandva. I am Myself the infinite time; I am the Dispenser with faces everywhere.

Swami AdidevanandaOf letters, I am the alphabet 'A'; of compound words, I am the dvandva (copulative); I am myself imperishable time; I am the creator, facing all sides.

Dr. S. SankaranarayanOf the syllables, I am A; of the compounds, the Dvandva; none but Me is immortal Time; I am the dispenser of fruits of actions, facing on all sides.

Shri Purohit SwamiOf letters, I am A; I am the copulative in compound words; I am inexhaustible Time; and I am the all-pervading Preserver.

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मृत्युः सर्वहरश्चाहमुद्भवश्च भविष्यताम् । कीर्तिः श्रीर्वाक्च नारीणां स्मृतिर्मेधा धृतिः क्षमा ॥

mr̥tyuḥ sarvaharaś cāham udbhavaś ca bhaviṣyatām । kīrtiḥ śrīr vāk ca nārīṇāṁ smr̥tir medhā dhr̥tiḥ kṣamā ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaमैं सर्वभक्षक मृत्यु और भविष्य में होने वालों की उत्पत्ति का कारण हूँ; स्त्रियों में कीर्ति, श्री, वाक (वाणी), स्मृति, मेधा, धृति और क्षमा हूँ।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.34 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaAnd I am the all-devouring Death, and the source of prosperity for those who are to be prosperous; among the feminine qualities, I am fame, prosperity, speech, memory, intelligence, firmness, and forgiveness.

Swami GambiranandaAnd I am Death, the destroyer of all; and the bestower of prosperity to those destined to be prosperous. Of the feminine [Narinam may mean 'of the feminine qualities'. According to Sridhara Swami and S., the words fame etc. signify the goddesses of the respective qualities. According to M.S. these seven goddesses are the wives of the god Dharma.-Tr.] (I am) fame, beauty, speech, memory, intelligence, fortitude, and forbearance.

Swami AdidevanandaI am also death, which snatches away all. I am the origin of all that will be born. Among women, I am fame, prosperity, speech, memory, intelligence, endurance, and forgiveness.

Dr. S. SankaranarayanI am the Death that carries away all and also the Birth of all that are to be born; of the wives of men, I am Fame, Fortune, Speech, Memory, Wisdom, Constancy, and Patience.

Shri Purohit SwamiI am all-devouring Death; I am the Origin of all that will happen; I am Fame, Fortune, Speech, Memory, Intellect, Constancy, and Forgiveness.

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बृहत्साम तथा साम्नां गायत्री छन्दसामहम् । मासानां मार्गशीर्षोऽहमृतूनां कुसुमाकरः ॥

br̥hatsāma tathā sāmnāṁ gāyatrī chandasām aham । māsānāṁ mārgaśīrṣo ’ham r̥tūnāṁ kusumākaraḥ ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaसामों (गेय मन्त्रों) में मैं बृहत्साम और छन्दों में गायत्री छन्द हूँ; मैं मासों में मार्गशीर्ष (दिसम्बरजनवरी के भाग) और ऋतुओं में वसन्त हूँ।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.35 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaAmong the hymns, I am the Brihatsaman; among meters, I am Gayatri; among months, I am Margasirsha; among seasons, I am the flowery season.

Swami GambiranandaI am also the Brhat-sama of the Sama-mantras; of the meters, Gayatri. Of the months, I am Marga-sirsa, and of the seasons, spring.

Swami AdidevanandaOf Saman hymns, I am the Brhatsaman; of meters, I am the Gayatri; of months, I am Margasira (Nov-Dec); and of seasons, I am the season of flowers.

Dr. S. SankaranarayanLikewise, of the modes of singing, I am the Brhatsaman; of the metres, I am the Gayatri; of the months, I am Margasirsa; of the seasons, I am the season abounding with flowers.

Shri Purohit SwamiOf hymns, I am Brihatsama; of meters, I am Garatri; among months, I am Margasheersha (December); and I am Spring among seasons.

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द्यूतं छलयतामस्मि तेजस्तेजस्विनामहम् । जयोऽस्मि व्यवसायोऽस्मि सत्त्वं सत्त्ववतामहम् ॥

dyūtaṁ chalayatām asmi tejas tejasvinām aham । jayo ’smi vyavasāyo ’smi sattvaṁ sattvavatām aham ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaमैं छल करने वालों में द्यूत हूँ और तेजस्वियों में तेज हूँ, मैं विजय हूँ; मैं व्यवसाय (उद्यमशीलता) हूँ और सात्विक पुरुषों का सात्विक भाव हूँ।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.36 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaI am the gambling of the deceitful; I am the splendor of the splendid; I am victory; I am the resolve of the resolute; I am the goodness of the good.

Swami GambiranandaOf the fraudulent, I am the gambling; I am the irresistible end of the mighty. I am excellence, I am effort, I am the sattva quality of those possessed of sattva.

Swami AdidevanandaOf the fraudulent, I am gambling; I am the brilliance of the brilliant; I am victory, I am effort; I am the magnanimity of the magnanimous.

Dr. S. SankaranarayanI am the destroyer of the fraudulent; I am the brilliance of the brilliant; I am the victory; I am the determination; I am the strength of the strong.

Shri Purohit SwamiI am the gambler's cheat and the splendor of the splendid; I am victory; I am effort; and I am the purity of the pure.

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वृष्णीनां वासुदेवोऽस्मि पाण्डवानां धनंजयः । मुनीनामप्यहं व्यासः कवीनामुशना कविः ॥

vr̥ṣṇīnāṁ vāsudevo ’smi pāṇḍavānāṁ dhanaṁjayaḥ । munīnām apy ahaṁ vyāsaḥ kavīnām uśanā kaviḥ ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaमैं वृष्णियों में वासुदेव हूँ और पाण्डवों में धनंजय, मैं मुनियों में व्यास और कवियों में उशना कवि हूँ।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.37 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaAmong the Vrishnis, I am Vaasudeva; among the Pandavas, I am Arjuna; among the sages, I am Vyasa; among the poets, I am Usanas, the poet.

Swami GambiranandaOf the Vrsnis, I am Vasudeva; of the Pandavas, Dhananjaya (Arjuna). Of the wise, I am Vyasa; of the omniscient, the omniscient Usanas.

Swami AdidevanandaOf the Vrsnis, I am Vasudeva; of the Pandavas, I am Arjuna; of sages, I am Vyasa; and of seers, I am Usana (Sukra).

Dr. S. SankaranarayanOf the Vrsnis, I am the son of Vasudeva; of the sons of Pandu, I am Dhananjaya (Arjuna); of the sages, I am Vyasa; and of the seers, I am Usanas.

Shri Purohit SwamiI am Shri Krishna among the Vishnu-clan, Arjuna among the Pandavas, Vyasa among the saints, and Shukracharya among the sages.

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दण्डो दमयतामस्मि नीतिरस्मि जिगीषताम् । मौनं चैवास्मि गुह्यानां ज्ञानं ज्ञानवतामहम् ॥

daṇḍo damayatām asmi nītir asmi jigīṣatām । maunaṁ caivāsmi guhyānāṁ jñānaṁ jñānavatām aham ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaमैं दमन करने वालों का दण्ड हूँ और विजयेच्छुओं की नीति हूँ; मैं गुह्यों में मौन हूँ और ज्ञानवानों का ज्ञान हूँ।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.38 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaOf those who punish, I am the scepter; among those who seek victory, I am statesmanship; and among secrets, I am silence; I am knowledge among knowers.

Swami GambiranandaOf the punishers, I am the rod; I am the righteous policy of those who desire to conquer. And of things secret, I am verily silence; I am the knowledge of the wise.

Swami AdidevanandaOf those who punish, I am the principle of punishment. Of those who seek victory, I am policy. Of secrets, I am also silence. And of the wise, I am wisdom.

Dr. S. SankaranarayanI am the punishment of the punishers; I am the political wisdom of those seeking victory; I am also the silence of the secret ones; I am the knowledge of the knowers.

Shri Purohit SwamiI am the scepter of rulers, the strategy of conquerors, the silence of mystery, and the wisdom of the wise.

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यच्चापि सर्वभूतानां बीजं तदहमर्जुन । न तदस्ति विना यत्स्यान्मया भूतं चराचरम् ॥

yac cāpi sarvabhūtānāṁ bījaṁ tad aham arjuna । na tad asti vinā yat syān mayā bhūtaṁ carācaram ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaहे अर्जुन ! जो समस्त भूतों की उत्पत्ति का बीज (कारण) है, वह भी में ही हूँ, क्योंकि ऐसा कोई चर और अचर भूत नहीं है, जो मुझसे रहित है।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.39 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaAnd whatever is the seed of all beings, that too am I, O Arjuna; there is no being, be it moving or unmoving, that can exist without Me.

Swami GambiranandaMoreover, O Arjuna, I am the seed of all beings. There is nothing, moving or non-moving, that can exist without Me.

Swami AdidevanandaI am also that which is the seed of all beings, O Arjuna. Nothing that moves or does not move exists without Me.

Dr. S. SankaranarayanFurther, O Arjuna, I am the seed of all beings; there is no being, whether moving or non-moving, that can exist without Me.

Shri Purohit SwamiI am the seed of all beings, O Arjuna! No creature, moving or unmoving, can live without Me.

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नान्तोऽस्ति मम दिव्यानां विभूतीनां परंतप । एष तूद्देशतः प्रोक्तो विभूतेर्विस्तरो मया ॥

nānto ’sti mama divyānāṁ vibhūtīnāṁ paraṁtapa । eṣa tūddeśataḥ prokto vibhūter vistaro mayā ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaहे परन्तप ! मेरी दिव्य विभूतियों का अन्त नहीं है; अपनी विभूतियों का यह विस्तार मैंने एक देश से अर्थात् संक्षेप में कहा है।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.40 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaThere is no end to My divine glories, O Arjuna, but this is a brief statement by Me of the particulars of My divine glory.

Swami GambiranandaO destroyer of enemies, there is no limit to My divine manifestations. This description of My manifestations, however, has been stated by Me as an illustration.

Swami AdidevanandaThere is no limit to My divine manifestations. Here, I have briefly described the extent of such manifestations.

Dr. S. SankaranarayanO scorcher of foes! There is no end to My extraordinary manifesting power. The above details of My manifesting power have been declared by Me only as examples.

Shri Purohit SwamiO Arjuna! The aspects of My divine life are endless; I have mentioned only a few as an example.

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यद्यद्विभूतिमत्सत्त्वं श्रीमदूर्जितमेव वा । तत्तदेवावगच्छ त्वं मम तेजोंशसंभवम् ॥

yad yad vibhūtimat sattvaṁ śrīmad ūrjitam eva vā । tat tad evāvagaccha tvaṁ mama tejoṁśasaṁbhavam ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaजो कोई भी विभूतियुक्त, कान्तियुक्त अथवा शक्तियुक्त वस्तु (या प्राणी) है, उसको तुम मेरे तेज के अंश से ही उत्पन्न हुई जानो।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.41 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaWhatever being there is glorious, prosperous, or powerful, know that to be a manifestation of a part of My splendor.

Swami GambiranandaWhatever object [all living beings] is verily endowed with majesty, possessed of prosperity, or is energetic, you know for certain each of them as having a part of My power as its source.

Swami AdidevanandaWhatever being is possessed of power, or splendour, or energy, know that as coming from a fragment of My power.

Dr. S. SankaranarayanWhatever being exists with manifesting power, beauty, and vigor, be sure that it is born only from a bit of My illumination.

Shri Purohit SwamiWhatever is glorious, excellent, beautiful, and mighty, be assured that it comes from a fragment of My splendor.

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अथ वा बहुनैतेन किं ज्ञातेन तवार्जुन । विष्टभ्याहमिदं कृत्स्नमेकांशेन स्थितो जगत् ॥

atha vā bahunaitena kiṁ jñātena tavārjuna । viṣṭabhyāham idaṁ kr̥tsnam ekāṁśena sthito jagat ॥

Hindi

Swami Tejomayanandaअथवा हे अर्जुन ! बहुत जानने से तुम्हारा क्या प्रयोजन है? मैं इस सम्पूर्ण जगत् को अपने एक अंश मात्र से धारण करके स्थित हूँ।।

Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 10.42 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.

Translation

Swami SivanandaBut, of what avail is the knowledge of all these details to you, O Arjuna? I exist, supporting this whole world with one part of Myself.

Swami GambiranandaOr, on the other hand, what is the need for you to know this extensively, O Arjuna? I remain sustaining this whole creation in a special way with a part of Myself.

Swami AdidevanandaBut of what use is all this extensive knowledge to you, O Arjuna? I sustain this whole universe with only a fragment of My power.

Dr. S. SankaranarayanOr, O Arjuna! Why this detailed explanation? I remain, pervading this entire universe with a single fraction of Myself.

Shri Purohit SwamiBut what is the use of all these details to you, O Arjuna? I sustain this universe with only a small part of Myself.