Bhagavad Gita · Verse 10.31
Chapter 10: Vibhuti Yoga (विभूतियोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
पवनः पवतामस्मि रामः शस्त्रभृतामहम् । झषाणां मकरश्चास्मि स्रोतसामस्मि जाह्नवी ॥३१॥
pavanaḥ pavatāmasmi rāmaḥ śastrabhṛtāmaham | jhaṣāṇāṃ makaraścāsmi srotasāmasmi jāhnavī ||31||
Complete Shloka Translation
Among purifiers I am the wind; among bearers of weapons, Rama; among aquatic creatures, the makara; among rivers, Jahnavi.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| मकरः | makaraḥ | makara, a traditional aquatic creature |
| जाह्नवी | jāhnavī | Jahnavi, a name of Ganga |
| पवनः | pavanaḥ | [term] in context of Among purifiers I am the wind;... |
| पवतामस्मि | pavatāmasmi | [term] in context of Among purifiers I am the wind;... |
| रामः | rāmaḥ | [term] in context of Among purifiers I am the wind;... |
| शस्त्रभृतामहम् | śastrabhṛtāmaham | [term] in context of Among purifiers I am the wind;... |
| झषाणां | jhaṣāṇāṃ | [term] in context of Among purifiers I am the wind;... |
| मकरश्चास्मि | makaraścāsmi | [term] in context of Among purifiers I am the wind;... |
| स्रोतसामस्मि | srotasāmasmi | [term] in context of Among purifiers I am the wind;... |
| ३१ | jāhnavī | [term] in context of Among purifiers I am the wind;... |
makara, a traditional aquatic creature
Jahnavi, a name of Ganga
[term] in context of Among purifiers I am the wind;...
[term] in context of Among purifiers I am the wind;...
[term] in context of Among purifiers I am the wind;...
[term] in context of Among purifiers I am the wind;...
[term] in context of Among purifiers I am the wind;...
[term] in context of Among purifiers I am the wind;...
[term] in context of Among purifiers I am the wind;...
[term] in context of Among purifiers I am the wind;...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Jahnavi names the Ganga. Makara is retained because its creature identification varies; Rama is commonly understood here as the son of Dasharatha, with other readings requiring review.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Let nature's movement invite renewed attention."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What movement in nature renews your attention?
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.