Bhagavad Gita Chapter 10 Verse 13 Meaning

All the sages have thus declared Thee, as also the divine sage Narada; so also Asita, Devala, and Vyasa; and now Thou Thyself dost say so to me.

BG 10.13

आहुस्त्वामृषयः सर्वे देवर्षिर्नारदस्तथा। असितो देवलो व्यासः स्वयं चैव ब्रवीषि मे

āhus tvām ṛiṣhayaḥ sarve devarṣhir nāradas tathā asito devalo vyāsaḥ svayaṁ chaiva bravīṣhi me

Meaning

All the sages have thus declared Thee, as also the divine sage Narada; so also Asita, Devala, and Vyasa; and now Thou Thyself dost say so to me.

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What Does Bhagavad Gita 10.13 Mean?

The Gita addresses divine manifestation with characteristic directness here. All the sages have thus declared Thee, as also the divine sage Narada; so also Asita, Devala, and Vyasa; and now Thou Thyself dost say so to me. Within the broader arc of Chapter 10, this verse builds on Krishna's systematic exposition of omnipresence. The connection between divine manifestation and omnipresence that this verse draws is central to the Gita's vision.

Unlike traditions that separate the spiritual from the practical, Krishna consistently shows that genuine understanding must express itself in how we live, relate, and act. Applied to contemporary life, this teaching asks us to examine our relationship with omnipresence. Not through self-judgment, but through honest observation that gradually shifts our center of gravity from reactive habit to conscious choice.

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What Is the Context of Bhagavad Gita 10.13?

Krishna reveals his divine manifestations in the material and spiritual worlds.

Key themes in this chapter include Divine manifestations, Glory of God, Opulence.

How Can I Apply Bhagavad Gita 10.13 in Daily Life?

  • When you need steadiness while dealing with divine manifestations
  • When practicing glory of god amid uncertainty
  • When applying opulence to real-life choices

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What is the main idea of Bhagavad Gita 10.13?
The Gita addresses divine manifestation with characteristic directness here. All the sages have thus declared Thee, as also the divine sage Narada; so also Asita, Devala, and Vyasa; and now Thou Thyself dost say so to me. Within the broader arc of Chapter 10, this verse builds on Krishna's...
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 10.13 in daily life?
Apply this teaching when making choices or doing your duties. Focus on glory of god and keep your mind steady regardless of outcomes.

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