Bhagavad Gita · Verse 10.41
Chapter 10: Vibhuti Yoga (विभूतियोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
यद्यद्विभूतिमत्सत्त्वं श्रीमदूर्जितमेव वा । तत्तदेवावगच्छ त्वं मम तेजोंऽशसम्भवम् ॥४१॥
yadyadvibhūtimatsattvaṃ śrīmadūrjitameva vā | tattadevāvagaccha tvaṃ mama tejoṃ'śasambhavam ||41||
Complete Shloka Translation
Whatever being possesses excellence, beauty or power, understand it as arising from a portion of My splendor.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| यत् यत् | yat yat | whatever |
| विभूतिमत् | vibhūtimat | endowed with sublime splendor or glory |
| सत्त्वम् | sattvam | entity, creation, or being |
| श्रीमत् | śrīmat | adorned with beauty and grace |
| ऊर्जितम् | ūrjitam | charged with extraordinary power and majesty |
| एव वा | eva vā | or indeed |
| तत् तत् | tat tat | each and every one of those |
| एव अवगच्छ | eva avagaccha | know and understand certainly |
| त्वम् | tvam | you |
| मम | mama | My |
| तेजः-अंश-सम्भवम् | tejaḥ-aṁśa-sambhavam | as born of a mere fragment of My divine radiance |
whatever
endowed with sublime splendor or glory
entity, creation, or being
adorned with beauty and grace
charged with extraordinary power and majesty
or indeed
each and every one of those
know and understand certainly
you
My
as born of a mere fragment of My divine radiance
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
This gives a general principle for recognizing manifestations beyond the list. Divine splendor is contemplated through excellence without declaring every powerful action ethically right.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Let excellence awaken gratitude rather than envy."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How can excellence awaken gratitude instead of envy?
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.