Bhagavad Gita · Verse 10.34
Chapter 10: Vibhuti Yoga (विभूतियोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
मृत्युः सर्वहरश्चाहमुद्भवश्च भविष्यताम् । कीर्तिः श्रीर्वाक्च नारीणां स्मृतिर्मेधा धृतिः क्षमा ॥३४॥
mṛtyuḥ sarvaharaścāhamudbhavaśca bhaviṣyatām | kīrtiḥ śrīrvākca nārīṇāṃ smṛtirmedhā dhṛtiḥ kṣamā ||34||
Complete Shloka Translation
I am death that takes everything and the arising of those yet to be. Among feminine powers I am fame, prosperity, speech, memory, intelligence, steadfastness and forgiveness.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| धृतिः | dhṛtiḥ | steadfastness |
| क्षमा | kṣamā | forgiveness |
| मृत्युः | mṛtyuḥ | [term] in context of I am death that takes everythi... |
| सर्वहरश्चाहमुद्भवश्च | sarvaharaścāhamudbhavaśca | [term] in context of I am death that takes everythi... |
| भविष्यताम् | bhaviṣyatām | [term] in context of I am death that takes everythi... |
| कीर्तिः | kīrtiḥ | [term] in context of I am death that takes everythi... |
| श्रीर्वाक्च | śrīrvākca | [term] in context of I am death that takes everythi... |
| नारीणां | nārīṇāṃ | [term] in context of I am death that takes everythi... |
| स्मृतिर्मेधा | smṛtirmedhā | [term] in context of I am death that takes everythi... |
| ३४ | kṣamā | [term] in context of I am death that takes everythi... |
steadfastness
forgiveness
[term] in context of I am death that takes everythi...
[term] in context of I am death that takes everythi...
[term] in context of I am death that takes everythi...
[term] in context of I am death that takes everythi...
[term] in context of I am death that takes everythi...
[term] in context of I am death that takes everythi...
[term] in context of I am death that takes everythi...
[term] in context of I am death that takes everythi...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The feminine terms can denote personified divine powers as well as qualities. The list honors these powers without claiming that the virtues belong exclusively to one gender.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Value memory, resolve and forgiveness as strengths worth cultivating."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Which strength would you like to cultivate?
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.