Chapter 10 of 18 · 42 verses · 14 min
Bhagavad Gita chapter 10: Glimpses of the infinite
Krishna lists “glimpses” of the infinite — the sun among lights, the ocean among waters.
How do you recognise the divine in daily life? Krishna gives Arjuna a list of “glimpses”: wherever there is greatness — the sun among lights, the ocean among waters, spring among seasons, the courage of the brave, the silence in secrets — there is a spark of the infinite. It's an invitation to look at the world with wonder. And it holds a promise: for those who love sincerely, Krishna lights a lamp inside them that clears away the darkness.
The line to remember · 10.20“I am the self seated in the heart of every being.”All 42 verses — tap any one to read it
- 10.1“Listen again, my friend. I tell you this because I care about you.”
- 10.2“Not even the gods know where I come from. I am where they come from.”
- 10.3“Whoever knows I have no beginning is free from confusion.”
- 10.4“Wisdom, forgiveness, truth, calm, joy, sorrow, fear and courage —
- 10.5— kindness, patience, giving… every feeling and quality comes from me.”
- 10.6“The first wise people and the first families were born from my mind.”
- 10.7“Whoever understands this becomes steady and strong.”
- 10.8“Everything comes from me. Knowing this, wise people love me with all their heart.”
- 10.9“They talk about me together and feel full of joy.”
- 10.10“To those who love me, I give the wisdom to reach me.”
- 10.11“Living in their hearts, I light a lamp of wisdom that chases away the dark.” — God lights your way.
- 10.12Arjuna says: “You are the highest, the purest, the very first being.”
- 10.13“All the wise people say so, and now you are telling me too.”
- 10.14“I believe everything you have said.”
- 10.15“Only you truly know yourself.”
- 10.16“Please tell me about your wonders.”
- 10.17“How can I think of you every day? In what forms?”
- 10.18“Tell me more. Your words are sweeter than honey.”
- 10.19“I’ll tell you my greatest wonders — though they never end.”
- 10.20“I am the soul in every heart. I am the beginning, middle and end of everything.”
- 10.21“Among lights, I am the sun. Among stars, the moon.”
- 10.22“Among the senses, I am the mind. In living things, I am awareness.”
- 10.23“Among elements, I am fire. Among mountains, the highest peak.”
- 10.24“Among waters, I am the ocean.”
- 10.25“Among words, I am Om. Among still things, the Himalayas.”
- 10.26“Among trees, I am the sacred fig tree.”
- 10.27“Among horses and elephants, I am the noblest. Among people, the leader.”
- 10.28“Among weapons, I am thunder. I am the love that brings new life.”
- 10.29“Among those who keep order, I am justice.”
- 10.30“Among animals, I am the lion. Among birds, the eagle. I am time.”
- 10.31“Among rivers, I am the holy Ganga.”
- 10.32“Of all learning, I am knowing yourself.”
- 10.33“Among letters, I am A, the first. I am time that never ends.”
- 10.34“I am memory, wisdom and patience. I am every ending and every new beginning.”
- 10.35“Among seasons, I am spring.”
- 10.36“I am victory, courage and the goodness of good people.”
- 10.37“Among friends here, I am Krishna, and you are Arjuna.”
- 10.38“Of secrets, I am silence. Of the wise, I am their wisdom.”
- 10.39“I am the seed of everything. Nothing exists without me.”
- 10.40“My wonders have no end. These are just a few.”
- 10.41“Wherever you see something beautiful or amazing, that is a spark of me.” — look for God in beauty.
- 10.42“With just a tiny part of me, I hold up the whole universe.”
Traditional summary
Vibhooti Yoga: Yoga through Appreciating the Infinite Opulences of God
The tenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita is Vibhooti Yoga. In this chapter, Krishna reveals Himself as the cause of all causes. He describes His various manifestations and opulences in order to increase Arjuna's Bhakti. Arjuna is fully convinced of Lord's paramount position and proclaims him to be the Supreme Personality. He prays to Krishna to describe more of His divine glories which are like nectar to hear.
