Bhagavad Gita · Verse 10.40
Chapter 10: Vibhuti Yoga (विभूतियोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
नान्तोऽस्ति मम दिव्यानां विभूतीनां परन्तप । एष तूद्देशतः प्रोक्तो विभूतेर्विस्तरो मया ॥४०॥
nānto'sti mama divyānāṃ vibhūtīnāṃ parantapa | eṣa tūddeśataḥ prokto vibhūtervistaro mayā ||40||
Complete Shloka Translation
O scorcher of foes, there is no end to My divine manifestations. This account of their extent has been given only by way of examples.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| उद्देशतः | uddeśataḥ | by way of examples |
| दिव्यानाम् | divyānām | of the divine |
| नान्तोऽस्ति | nānto'sti | [term] in context of O scorcher of foes, there is n... |
| मम | mama | [term] in context of O scorcher of foes, there is n... |
| दिव्यानां | divyānāṃ | [term] in context of O scorcher of foes, there is n... |
| विभूतीनां | vibhūtīnāṃ | [term] in context of O scorcher of foes, there is n... |
| परन्तप | parantapa | [term] in context of O scorcher of foes, there is n... |
| एष | eṣa | [term] in context of O scorcher of foes, there is n... |
| तूद्देशतः | tūddeśataḥ | [term] in context of O scorcher of foes, there is n... |
| प्रोक्तो | prokto | [term] in context of O scorcher of foes, there is n... |
| विभूतेर्विस्तरो | vibhūtervistaro | [term] in context of O scorcher of foes, there is n... |
| मया | mayā | [term] in context of O scorcher of foes, there is n... |
| ४० | mayā | [term] in context of O scorcher of foes, there is n... |
by way of examples
of the divine
[term] in context of O scorcher of foes, there is n...
[term] in context of O scorcher of foes, there is n...
[term] in context of O scorcher of foes, there is n...
[term] in context of O scorcher of foes, there is n...
[term] in context of O scorcher of foes, there is n...
[term] in context of O scorcher of foes, there is n...
[term] in context of O scorcher of foes, there is n...
[term] in context of O scorcher of foes, there is n...
[term] in context of O scorcher of foes, there is n...
[term] in context of O scorcher of foes, there is n...
[term] in context of O scorcher of foes, there is n...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Krishna repeats the limit stated in 10.19. The catalogue offers pointers for contemplation, not a boundary around everything divine.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Keep curiosity open beyond the examples already known."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Which known example opens further inquiry?
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.