Bhagavad Gita · Verse 10.29
Chapter 10: Vibhuti Yoga (विभूतियोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
अनन्तश्चास्मि नागानां वरुणो यादसामहम् । पितॄणामर्यमा चास्मि यमः संयमतामहम् ॥२९॥
anantaścāsmi nāgānāṃ varuṇo yādasāmaham | pitṝṇāmaryamā cāsmi yamaḥ saṃyamatāmaham ||29||
Complete Shloka Translation
Among Nagas I am Ananta; among aquatic beings, Varuna; among ancestors, Aryaman; among those who restrain, Yama.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| अनन्तः | anantaḥ | Ananta, the great Naga |
| संयमताम् | saṃyamatām | among those who restrain |
| अनन्तश्चास्मि | anantaścāsmi | [term] in context of Among Nagas I am Ananta; among... |
| नागानां | nāgānāṃ | [term] in context of Among Nagas I am Ananta; among... |
| वरुणो | varuṇo | [term] in context of Among Nagas I am Ananta; among... |
| यादसामहम् | yādasāmaham | [term] in context of Among Nagas I am Ananta; among... |
| पितॄणामर्यमा | pitṝṇāmaryamā | [term] in context of Among Nagas I am Ananta; among... |
| चास्मि | cāsmi | [term] in context of Among Nagas I am Ananta; among... |
| यमः | yamaḥ | [term] in context of Among Nagas I am Ananta; among... |
| संयमतामहम् | saṃyamatāmaham | [term] in context of Among Nagas I am Ananta; among... |
| २९ | saṃyamatāmaham | [term] in context of Among Nagas I am Ananta; among... |
Ananta, the great Naga
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Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The verse uses traditional classes and their eminent figures. Varuna and Yama's divine roles help interpret the aquatic and restraint domains rather than ordinary zoological categories alone.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Reflect on the order and boundaries that support life."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Which boundary supports care for life?
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.