Bhagavad Gita · Verse 10.8
Chapter 10: Vibhuti Yoga (विभूतियोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
अहं सर्वस्य प्रभवो मत्तः सर्वं प्रवर्तते । इति मत्वा भजन्ते मां बुधा भावसमन्विताः ॥८॥
ahaṃ sarvasya prabhavo mattaḥ sarvaṃ pravartate | iti matvā bhajante māṃ budhā bhāvasamanvitāḥ ||8||
Complete Shloka Translation
I am the source of everything; everything proceeds from Me. Understanding this, the wise worship Me with heartfelt devotion.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| अहम् | aham | I alone |
| सर्वस्य | sarvasya | of all spiritual and material creation |
| प्रभवः | prabhavaḥ | the primordial source and origin |
| मत्तः | mattaḥ | from Me alone |
| सर्वम् | sarvam | everything in existence |
| प्रवर्तते | pravartate | emanates, functions, and evolves |
| इति | iti | thus realizing |
| मत्वा | matvā | having comprehended with clarity |
| भजन्ते | bhajante | worship and lovingly adore |
| माम् | mām | Me |
| बुधाः | budhāḥ | the enlightened, wise seers |
| भाव-समन्विताः | bhāva-samanvitāḥ | endowed with deep heartfelt devotion and ecstasy |
I alone
of all spiritual and material creation
the primordial source and origin
from Me alone
everything in existence
emanates, functions, and evolves
thus realizing
having comprehended with clarity
worship and lovingly adore
Me
the enlightened, wise seers
endowed with deep heartfelt devotion and ecstasy
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Krishna's sourcehood is joined to the wise person's response. Knowledge and heartfelt worship appear together rather than as unrelated pursuits.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Allow understanding to deepen gratitude and devotion."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How can understanding deepen gratitude?
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.