Bhagavad Gita · Verse 10.17
Chapter 10: Vibhuti Yoga (विभूतियोगः)
(Arjuna said)
कथं विद्यामहं योगिंस्त्वां सदा परिचिन्तयन् । केषु केषु च भावेषु चिन्त्योऽसि भगवन्मया ॥१७॥
kathaṃ vidyāmahaṃ yogiṃstvāṃ sadā paricintayan | keṣu keṣu ca bhāveṣu cintyo'si bhagavanmayā ||17||
Complete Shloka Translation
O Yogi, how may I know You through constant contemplation? In which forms or states should I contemplate You, O Lord?
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| परिचिन्तयन् | paricintayan | contemplating continually |
| भावेषु | bhāveṣu | in forms or states |
| कथं | kathaṃ | [term] in context of O Yogi, how may I know You thr... |
| विद्यामहं | vidyāmahaṃ | [term] in context of O Yogi, how may I know You thr... |
| योगिंस्त्वां | yogiṃstvāṃ | [term] in context of O Yogi, how may I know You thr... |
| सदा | sadā | [term] in context of O Yogi, how may I know You thr... |
| केषु | keṣu | [term] in context of O Yogi, how may I know You thr... |
| चिन्त्योऽसि | bhāveṣu | [term] in context of O Yogi, how may I know You thr... |
| भगवन्मया | cintyo'si | [term] in context of O Yogi, how may I know You thr... |
| १७ | bhagavanmayā | [term] in context of O Yogi, how may I know You thr... |
contemplating continually
in forms or states
[term] in context of O Yogi, how may I know You thr...
[term] in context of O Yogi, how may I know You thr...
[term] in context of O Yogi, how may I know You thr...
[term] in context of O Yogi, how may I know You thr...
[term] in context of O Yogi, how may I know You thr...
[term] in context of O Yogi, how may I know You thr...
[term] in context of O Yogi, how may I know You thr...
[term] in context of O Yogi, how may I know You thr...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Arjuna seeks supports for contemplation, not only abstract information. His question gives the coming examples their practical devotional purpose.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Ask how insight can become an attentive daily practice."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What support helps your daily contemplation?
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.