Chapter 10

Shloka 10.12 “Arjuna said: You are the Supreme Brahman, the ultimate abode, the purest, the eternal, divine, primal God, unborn, allpervading.” Key Teaching: Arjuna acknowledges Krishna as the Supreme Brahman. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Vibhuti Yoga. Description: Arjuna acknowledges Krishna as the Supreme Brahman, ultimate abode, purest, eternal, divine, primal God, unborn, and allpervading. This verse, […]

Shloka 10.11 “Out of compassion, I destroy their ignoranceborn darkness with the radiant lamp of knowledge, dwelling in their hearts.” Key Teaching: Krishna grants knowledge to devotees, dispelling ignorance. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Vibhuti Yoga. Description: Krishna teaches that out of compassion, dwelling in devotees’ hearts, he destroys their ignoranceborn darkness with the radiant lamp of

Shloka 10.10 “To those ever united with Me through devotion, I give the yoga of understanding, by which they come to Me.” Key Teaching: Krishna grants understanding to devoted souls, leading them to him. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Vibhuti Yoga. Description: Krishna teaches that to those ever united with him through devotion, he gives the yoga

Shloka 10.9 “With minds fixed on Me, lives surrendered to Me, enlightening each other, always speaking of Me, they are content and delighted.” Key Teaching: Devotees focused on Krishna find contentment and delight. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Vibhuti Yoga. Description: Krishna teaches that devotees with minds fixed on him, lives surrendered, enlightening each other, and always

Shloka 10.8 “I am the source of all; from Me everything evolves; knowing this, the wise worship Me with devotion.” Key Teaching: Krishna is the source of all, inspiring wise devotion. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Vibhuti Yoga. Description: Krishna teaches that he is the source of all, and everything evolves from him; knowing this, the wise

Shloka 10.7 “One who truly knows My glory and power is united with Me through unwavering yoga; there is no doubt.” Key Teaching: Knowing Krishna’s glory ensures union through yoga. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Vibhuti Yoga. Description: Krishna teaches that one who truly knows his glory and power is united with him through unwavering yoga, without

Shloka 10.6 “The seven great sages, the four ancient ones, and the Manus, born of My mind, are the ancestors of this world’s beings.” Key Teaching: Krishna’s mind is the source of sages, ancients, and Manus. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Vibhuti Yoga. Description: Krishna teaches that the seven great sages, four ancient ones, and Manus, born

Shloka 10.5 “…nonviolence, equanimity, contentment, austerity, charity, fame, and infamy—all these states of beings arise from Me.” Key Teaching: Krishna is the source of all virtuous and existential states. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Vibhuti Yoga. Description: Krishna teaches that nonviolence, equanimity, contentment, austerity, charity, fame, and infamy arise from him. This verse, continuing 10.4, addresses Arjuna’s

Shloka 10.4 “Intellect, knowledge, clarity, forgiveness, truth, sense control, mind control, joy, sorrow, birth, death, fear, and fearlessness…” Key Teaching: Krishna is the source of all mental and existential qualities. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Vibhuti Yoga. Description: Krishna teaches that intellect, knowledge, clarity, forgiveness, truth, sense control, mind control, joy, sorrow, birth, death, fear, and fearlessness

Shloka 10.3 “One who knows Me as unborn, beginningless, and the supreme Lord of the worlds is undeluded and freed from sins.” Key Teaching: Knowing Krishna as unborn and supreme frees one from delusion and sins. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Vibhuti Yoga. Description: Krishna teaches that one who knows him as unborn, beginningless, and the supreme