Bhagavad Gita · Verse 10.4
Chapter 10: Vibhuti Yoga (विभूतियोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
बुद्धिर्ज्ञानमसम्मोहः क्षमा सत्यं दमः शमः । सुखं दुःखं भवोऽभावो भयं चाभयमेव च ॥४॥
buddhirjñānamasammohaḥ kṣamā satyaṃ damaḥ śamaḥ | sukhaṃ duḥkhaṃ bhavo'bhāvo bhayaṃ cābhayameva ca ||4||
Complete Shloka Translation
Intelligence, knowledge, freedom from delusion, forgiveness, truth, restraint of the senses, inward calm, pleasure, pain, coming into being, passing away, fear and fearlessness—
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| दमः | damaḥ | sense-restraint |
| शमः | śamaḥ | inward calm |
| बुद्धिर्ज्ञानमसम्मोहः | buddhirjñānamasammohaḥ | [term] in context of Intelligence, knowledge, freed... |
| क्षमा | kṣamā | [term] in context of Intelligence, knowledge, freed... |
| सत्यं | satyaṃ | [term] in context of Intelligence, knowledge, freed... |
| सुखं | sukhaṃ | [term] in context of Intelligence, knowledge, freed... |
| दुःखं | duḥkhaṃ | [term] in context of Intelligence, knowledge, freed... |
| भवोऽभावो | bhavo'bhāvo | [term] in context of Intelligence, knowledge, freed... |
| भयं | bhayaṃ | [term] in context of Intelligence, knowledge, freed... |
| चाभयमेव | cābhayameva | [term] in context of Intelligence, knowledge, freed... |
sense-restraint
inward calm
[term] in context of Intelligence, knowledge, freed...
[term] in context of Intelligence, knowledge, freed...
[term] in context of Intelligence, knowledge, freed...
[term] in context of Intelligence, knowledge, freed...
[term] in context of Intelligence, knowledge, freed...
[term] in context of Intelligence, knowledge, freed...
[term] in context of Intelligence, knowledge, freed...
[term] in context of Intelligence, knowledge, freed...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
This list continues into 10.5, which states their source. It includes virtues, inward faculties and contrasting experiences rather than only desirable qualities.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Observe your qualities and experiences with honest attention."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Which inward quality needs 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.