Bhagavad Gita · Verse 10.32
Chapter 10: Vibhuti Yoga (विभूतियोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
सर्गाणामादिरन्तश्च मध्यं चैवाहमर्जुन । अध्यात्मविद्या विद्यानां वादः प्रवदतामहम् ॥३२॥
sargāṇāmādirantaśca madhyaṃ caivāhamarjuna | adhyātmavidyā vidyānāṃ vādaḥ pravadatāmaham ||32||
Complete Shloka Translation
O Arjuna, I am the beginning, end and middle of creations; among branches of knowledge, knowledge of the self; among disputants, truth-seeking dialogue.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| अध्यात्मविद्या | adhyātmavidyā | knowledge of the self |
| वादः | vādaḥ | truth-seeking dialogue |
| सर्गाणामादिरन्तश्च | sargāṇāmādirantaśca | [term] in context of O Arjuna, I am the beginning, ... |
| मध्यं | madhyaṃ | [term] in context of O Arjuna, I am the beginning, ... |
| चैवाहमर्जुन | caivāhamarjuna | [term] in context of O Arjuna, I am the beginning, ... |
| विद्यानां | vidyānāṃ | [term] in context of O Arjuna, I am the beginning, ... |
| प्रवदतामहम् | pravadatāmaham | [term] in context of O Arjuna, I am the beginning, ... |
| ३२ | pravadatāmaham | [term] in context of O Arjuna, I am the beginning, ... |
knowledge of the self
truth-seeking dialogue
[term] in context of O Arjuna, I am the beginning, ...
[term] in context of O Arjuna, I am the beginning, ...
[term] in context of O Arjuna, I am the beginning, ...
[term] in context of O Arjuna, I am the beginning, ...
[term] in context of O Arjuna, I am the beginning, ...
[term] in context of O Arjuna, I am the beginning, ...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Adhyatma-vidya concerns knowledge of the self. Vada is constructive reasoning toward truth, traditionally distinguished from argument aimed only at defeating an opponent.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Let discussion serve understanding rather than mere victory."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How can a discussion serve truth rather than victory?
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.