Bhagavad Gita · Verse 10.24
Chapter 10: Vibhuti Yoga (विभूतियोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
पुरोधसां च मुख्यं मां विद्धि पार्थ बृहस्पतिम् । सेनानीनामहं स्कन्दः सरसामस्मि सागरः ॥२४॥
purodhasāṃ ca mukhyaṃ māṃ viddhi pārtha bṛhaspatim | senānīnāmahaṃ skandaḥ sarasāmasmi sāgaraḥ ||24||
Complete Shloka Translation
O Partha, know Me as Brihaspati, foremost among priests; among commanders I am Skanda, and among bodies of water, the ocean.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| पुरोधसाम् | purodhasām | among priests |
| सागरः | sāgaraḥ | ocean |
| पुरोधसां | purodhasāṃ | [term] in context of O Partha, know Me as Brihaspat... |
| मुख्यं | ca | [term] in context of O Partha, know Me as Brihaspat... |
| मां | mukhyaṃ | [term] in context of O Partha, know Me as Brihaspat... |
| विद्धि | māṃ | [term] in context of O Partha, know Me as Brihaspat... |
| पार्थ | viddhi | [term] in context of O Partha, know Me as Brihaspat... |
| बृहस्पतिम् | pārtha | [term] in context of O Partha, know Me as Brihaspat... |
| सेनानीनामहं | bṛhaspatim | [term] in context of O Partha, know Me as Brihaspat... |
| स्कन्दः | senānīnāmahaṃ | [term] in context of O Partha, know Me as Brihaspat... |
| सरसामस्मि | skandaḥ | [term] in context of O Partha, know Me as Brihaspat... |
| २४ | sāgaraḥ | [term] in context of O Partha, know Me as Brihaspat... |
among priests
ocean
[term] in context of O Partha, know Me as Brihaspat...
[term] in context of O Partha, know Me as Brihaspat...
[term] in context of O Partha, know Me as Brihaspat...
[term] in context of O Partha, know Me as Brihaspat...
[term] in context of O Partha, know Me as Brihaspat...
[term] in context of O Partha, know Me as Brihaspat...
[term] in context of O Partha, know Me as Brihaspat...
[term] in context of O Partha, know Me as Brihaspat...
[term] in context of O Partha, know Me as Brihaspat...
[term] in context of O Partha, know Me as Brihaspat...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Priestly guidance, command and the ocean offer distinct examples of eminence. Their inclusion illustrates manifestation, not an endorsement of every exercise of authority.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Reflect on the guidance and breadth that wise leadership requires."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What makes guidance thoughtful and responsible?
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.