Bhagavad Gita · Verse 10.15
Chapter 10: Vibhuti Yoga (विभूतियोगः)
(Arjuna said)
स्वयमेवात्मनात्मानं वेत्थ त्वं पुरुषोत्तम । भूतभावन भूतेश देवदेव जगत्पते ॥१५॥
svayamevātmanātmānaṃ vettha tvaṃ puruṣottama | bhūtabhāvana bhūteśa devadeva jagatpate ||15||
Complete Shloka Translation
You alone know Yourself through Yourself, O Supreme Person, source of beings, Lord of beings, God of gods and Lord of the world.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| पुरुषोत्तम | puruṣottama | Supreme Person |
| जगत्पते | jagatpate | Lord of the world |
| स्वयमेवात्मनात्मानं | svayamevātmanātmānaṃ | [term] in context of You alone know Yourself throug... |
| वेत्थ | vettha | [term] in context of You alone know Yourself throug... |
| त्वं | tvaṃ | [term] in context of You alone know Yourself throug... |
| भूतभावन | bhūtabhāvana | [term] in context of You alone know Yourself throug... |
| भूतेश | bhūteśa | [term] in context of You alone know Yourself throug... |
| देवदेव | devadeva | [term] in context of You alone know Yourself throug... |
| १५ | jagatpate | [term] in context of You alone know Yourself throug... |
Supreme Person
Lord of the world
[term] in context of You alone know Yourself throug...
[term] in context of You alone know Yourself throug...
[term] in context of You alone know Yourself throug...
[term] in context of You alone know Yourself throug...
[term] in context of You alone know Yourself throug...
[term] in context of You alone know Yourself throug...
[term] in context of You alone know Yourself throug...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The address gathers titles of divine sourcehood and sovereignty. It leads directly to Arjuna's request that Krishna explain His manifestations.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Recognize when understanding calls for listening beyond your assumptions."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Where does listening beyond assumptions help?
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.