Bhagavad Gita · Verse 10.1
Chapter 10: Vibhuti Yoga (विभूतियोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
भूय एव महाबाहो शृणु मे परमं वचः । यत्तेऽहं प्रीयमाणाय वक्ष्यामि हितकाम्यया ॥१॥
bhūya eva mahābāho śṛṇu me paramaṃ vacaḥ | yatte'haṃ prīyamāṇāya vakṣyāmi hitakāmyayā ||1||
Complete Shloka Translation
O mighty-armed one, hear again My supreme words, which I will speak for your welfare, since you listen with delight.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| हितकाम्यया | hitakāmyayā | desiring your welfare |
| शृणु | śṛṇu | listen |
| भूय | bhūya | [term] in context of O mighty-armed one, hear again... |
| एव | eva | [term] in context of O mighty-armed one, hear again... |
| महाबाहो | mahābāho | [term] in context of O mighty-armed one, hear again... |
| मे | me | [term] in context of O mighty-armed one, hear again... |
| परमं | paramaṃ | [term] in context of O mighty-armed one, hear again... |
| वचः | vacaḥ | [term] in context of O mighty-armed one, hear again... |
| यत्तेऽहं | yatte'haṃ | [term] in context of O mighty-armed one, hear again... |
| प्रीयमाणाय | prīyamāṇāya | [term] in context of O mighty-armed one, hear again... |
| वक्ष्यामि | vakṣyāmi | [term] in context of O mighty-armed one, hear again... |
desiring your welfare
listen
[term] in context of O mighty-armed one, hear again...
[term] in context of O mighty-armed one, hear again...
[term] in context of O mighty-armed one, hear again...
[term] in context of O mighty-armed one, hear again...
[term] in context of O mighty-armed one, hear again...
[term] in context of O mighty-armed one, hear again...
[term] in context of O mighty-armed one, hear again...
[term] in context of O mighty-armed one, hear again...
[term] in context of O mighty-armed one, hear again...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Krishna renews His teaching out of concern for Arjuna's welfare. The opening emphasizes a caring relationship and a willing listener.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Let receptive listening become an ongoing practice."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What helps you listen receptively?
Modern Life Implementation (Practical Real-Life Application)
Apply this verse to recognize magnificence in daily life: whenever you encounter brilliance, kindness, creativity, or courage in anyone, recognize it as a reflection of the Divine Source, fostering humility and reverence.