Bhagavad Gita · Verse 10.25
Chapter 10: Vibhuti Yoga (विभूतियोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
महर्षीणां भृगुरहं गिरामस्म्येकमक्षरम् । यज्ञानां जपयज्ञोऽस्मि स्थावराणां हिमालयः ॥२५॥
maharṣīṇāṃ bhṛgurahaṃ girāmasmyekamakṣaram | yajñānāṃ japayajño'smi sthāvarāṇāṃ himālayaḥ ||25||
Complete Shloka Translation
Among great sages I am Bhrigu; among utterances, the single sacred syllable; among sacrifices, the sacrifice of recitation; among the immovable, the Himalaya.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| जपयज्ञः | japayajñaḥ | sacrifice of sacred recitation |
| स्थावराणाम् | sthāvarāṇām | among the immovable |
| महर्षीणां | maharṣīṇāṃ | [term] in context of Among great sages I am Bhrigu;... |
| भृगुरहं | bhṛgurahaṃ | [term] in context of Among great sages I am Bhrigu;... |
| गिरामस्म्येकमक्षरम् | girāmasmyekamakṣaram | [term] in context of Among great sages I am Bhrigu;... |
| यज्ञानां | yajñānāṃ | [term] in context of Among great sages I am Bhrigu;... |
| जपयज्ञोऽस्मि | japayajño'smi | [term] in context of Among great sages I am Bhrigu;... |
| स्थावराणां | sthāvarāṇāṃ | [term] in context of Among great sages I am Bhrigu;... |
| हिमालयः | himālayaḥ | [term] in context of Among great sages I am Bhrigu;... |
| २५ | himālayaḥ | [term] in context of Among great sages I am Bhrigu;... |
sacrifice of sacred recitation
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Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The single syllable is traditionally understood as Om. Japa-yajna names sacred recitation as offering, paired here with the Himalaya's steadiness.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Repeated remembrance can give a simple practice depth."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Which repeated practice brings depth?
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.