Bhagavad Gita · Verse 10.23
Chapter 10: Vibhuti Yoga (विभूतियोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
रुद्राणां शङ्करश्चास्मि वित्तेशो यक्षरक्षसाम् । वसूनां पावकश्चास्मि मेरुः शिखरिणामहम् ॥२३॥
rudrāṇāṃ śaṅkaraścāsmi vitteśo yakṣarakṣasām | vasūnāṃ pāvakaścāsmi meruḥ śikhariṇāmaham ||23||
Complete Shloka Translation
Among the Rudras I am Shankara; among Yakshas and Rakshasas, the Lord of wealth; among the Vasus, fire; among lofty mountains, Meru.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| वित्तेशः | vitteśaḥ | Lord of wealth, Kubera |
| पावकः | pāvakaḥ | fire |
| रुद्राणां | rudrāṇāṃ | [term] in context of Among the Rudras I am Shankara... |
| शङ्करश्चास्मि | śaṅkaraścāsmi | [term] in context of Among the Rudras I am Shankara... |
| वित्तेशो | vitteśo | [term] in context of Among the Rudras I am Shankara... |
| यक्षरक्षसाम् | yakṣarakṣasām | [term] in context of Among the Rudras I am Shankara... |
| वसूनां | vasūnāṃ | [term] in context of Among the Rudras I am Shankara... |
| पावकश्चास्मि | pāvakaścāsmi | [term] in context of Among the Rudras I am Shankara... |
| मेरुः | meruḥ | [term] in context of Among the Rudras I am Shankara... |
| शिखरिणामहम् | śikhariṇāmaham | [term] in context of Among the Rudras I am Shankara... |
| २३ | śikhariṇāmaham | [term] in context of Among the Rudras I am Shankara... |
Lord of wealth, Kubera
fire
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Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Vittesha is traditionally identified as Kubera, and Pavaka as fire. Meru is a sacred cosmological mountain; these identifications clarify inherited names.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Notice how an image of greatness can direct attention beyond itself."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Which image of greatness helps your 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.