Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 10
The Yoga of Divine Glories
42 verses · Krishna describes his divine manifestations throughout creation — wherever there is excellence, power, or beauty, it is a spark of his splendor.
Chapter 10
विभूतियोग
Vibhūti Yoga
10.1
The Supreme Lord said: Listen again, O mighty-armed Arjuna, to my supreme word
10.2
Neither the hosts of gods nor the great sages know my origin, for I am the source of all…
10.3
One who knows me as unborn, beginningless, and the supreme lord of all the worlds — such…
10.4
Intelligence, knowledge, freedom from doubt and delusion, forgiveness, truthfulness,…
10.5
Non-violence, equanimity, contentment, austerity, charity, fame, and infamy — all these…
10.6
The seven great sages, the four ancient Manus, and all beings in the world are born from…
10.7
One who truly knows my divine glories and mystic power becomes united with me through…
10.8
I am the origin of all creation
10.9
With their minds fixed on me, with their lives wholly devoted to me, enlightening one…
10.10
To those who are ever devoted and who worship me with love, I give the yoga of…
10.11
Out of compassion for them, I, dwelling within their hearts, destroy the darkness born of…
10.12
Arjuna said: You are the Supreme Brahman, the supreme abode, the supreme purifier, the…
10.13
All the sages proclaim this about you, as does the divine sage Narada, as well as Asita,…
10.14
O Keshava, I accept as true everything you tell me
10.15
Indeed, you alone know yourself by yourself, O Supreme Person, creator of all beings,…
10.16
Please describe in full your divine glories by which you pervade all these worlds and…
10.17
How may I know you, O Supreme Yogi, by constantly meditating on you
10.18
O Janardana, tell me again in detail about your yogic powers and divine glories, for I am…
10.19
The Supreme Lord said: Yes, I shall tell you of my divine glories, O best of the Kurus,…
10.20
I am the Self, O Gudakesha, seated in the hearts of all beings
10.21
Among the Adityas, I am Vishnu
10.22
Among the Vedas, I am the Sama Veda
10.23
Among the Rudras, I am Shankara (Shiva)
10.24
Know me, O Arjuna, to be Brihaspati, the chief of priests
10.25
Among the great sages, I am Bhrigu
10.26
Among all trees, I am the peepal (ashvattha)
10.27
Among horses, know me to be Uchchaihshrava, born from the churning of the ocean of nectar
10.28
Among weapons, I am the thunderbolt
10.29
Among the Nagas, I am Ananta (Shesha)
10.30
Among the demons, I am Prahlada
10.31
Among purifiers, I am the wind
10.32
Of all creations, I am the beginning, the end, and also the middle, O Arjuna
10.33
Among letters, I am the letter A
10.34
I am all-devouring death, and I am the origin of all that shall be
10.35
Among the Sama Veda hymns, I am the Brihatsama
10.36
I am the gambling of cheats
10.37
Among the Vrishnis, I am Vasudeva (Krishna)
10.38
Among means of punishment, I am the rod of justice
10.39
Moreover, I am the seed of all beings, O Arjuna
10.40
There is no end to my divine manifestations, O conqueror of enemies
10.41
Whatever being is endowed with glory, beauty, or power — know that to be a manifestation…
10.42
But what need is there, Arjuna, for all this detailed knowledge