Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 10: Vibhuti Yoga
The Yoga of Divine Glories - Krishna describes his infinite manifestations in the universe, revealing the divine opulences through which he pervades all of creation.
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Chapter 10: Vibhuti Yoga - The Divine Manifestations
Arjuna, deeply moved, praises Krishna and asks to hear more about his divine glories. Krishna responds by describing his chief manifestations throughout creation.
The Source of All
Krishna declares that he is the origin of all. The gods and great sages come from him. Those who know him as the unborn, beginningless supreme Lord are free from delusion.
The Divine Glories
Krishna lists his chief manifestations:
- Among the Adityas, I am Vishnu
- Among lights, I am the sun
- Among the stars, I am the moon
- Among the Vedas, I am the Sama Veda
- Among the gods, I am Indra
- Among the senses, I is the mind
- Among the Rudras, I am Shiva
- Among mountains, I am Meru
- Among rivers, I am the Ganga
- Among letters, I am Om
- Among weapons, I am the thunderbolt
The list continues through all categories of existence, revealing Krishna as the best and highest in each.
The Purpose
Krishna explains that he has described only a fraction of his infinite glories. Whatever is powerful, beautiful, or glorious in the world - it is a part of his splendor. Knowing this, Arjuna should understand the vastness of the divine.
Key Verses
Verse 20: I am the Self, O Arjuna, seated in the hearts of all beings. I am the beginning, the middle, and the end of all beings.
Verse 41: Whatever being possesses glory, brilliance, or power - know that to be a part of my splendor.
Verse 42: What need is there for detailed knowledge, O Arjuna? I support the entire universe with a single fraction of myself.