Bhagavad Gita · Verse 10.13
Chapter 10: Vibhuti Yoga (विभूतियोगः)
(Arjuna said)
आहुस्त्वामृषयः सर्वे देवर्षिर्नारदस्तथा । असितो देवलो व्यासः स्वयं चैव ब्रवीषि मे ॥१३॥
āhustvāmṛṣayaḥ sarve devarṣirnāradastathā | asito devalo vyāsaḥ svayaṃ caiva bravīṣi me ||13||
Complete Shloka Translation
All the sages say this of You, including the divine sage Narada, Asita, Devala and Vyasa; and You Yourself tell me so.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ऋषयः | ṛṣayaḥ | sages |
| स्वयम् | svayam | oneself |
| आहुस्त्वामृषयः | āhustvāmṛṣayaḥ | [term] in context of All the sages say this of You,... |
| सर्वे | sarve | [term] in context of All the sages say this of You,... |
| देवर्षिर्नारदस्तथा | devarṣirnāradastathā | [term] in context of All the sages say this of You,... |
| असितो | asito | [term] in context of All the sages say this of You,... |
| देवलो | devalo | [term] in context of All the sages say this of You,... |
| व्यासः | vyāsaḥ | [term] in context of All the sages say this of You,... |
| स्वयं | svayaṃ | [term] in context of All the sages say this of You,... |
| चैव | caiva | [term] in context of All the sages say this of You,... |
| ब्रवीषि | bravīṣi | [term] in context of All the sages say this of You,... |
| मे | me | [term] in context of All the sages say this of You,... |
| १३ | me | [term] in context of All the sages say this of You,... |
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[term] in context of All the sages say this of You,...
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[term] in context of All the sages say this of You,...
[term] in context of All the sages say this of You,...
[term] in context of All the sages say this of You,...
[term] in context of All the sages say this of You,...
[term] in context of All the sages say this of You,...
[term] in context of All the sages say this of You,...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Arjuna names sages who support the affirmation in 10.12. Their testimony and Krishna's own teaching are brought together in his response.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Connect personal understanding with careful attention to tradition."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How can tradition enrich your understanding?
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.