Bhagavad Gita Chapter 10 Verse 2 Meaning
Neither the hosts of the gods nor the great sages know My origin; for I am the source of all the gods and the great sages in every way.
BG 10.2
न मे विदुः सुरगणाः प्रभवं न महर्षयः। अहमादिर्हि देवानां महर्षीणां च सर्वशः
na me viduḥ sura-gaṇāḥ prabhavaṁ na maharṣhayaḥ aham ādir hi devānāṁ maharṣhīṇāṁ cha sarvaśhaḥ
Meaning
Neither the hosts of the gods nor the great sages know My origin; for I am the source of all the gods and the great sages in every way.
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What Does Bhagavad Gita 10.2 Mean?
Neither the hosts of the gods nor the great sages know My origin; for I am the source of all the gods and the great sages in every way. Situated within the chapter on Divine Glories, this verse contributes to the Gita's exploration of cosmic splendor and its relationship to divine manifestation. The connection between cosmic splendor and divine manifestation 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. The practical invitation is to hold this verse as a mirror. Where in your life does the principle of cosmic splendor feel most challenging? That is precisely where the teaching has the most to offer.
— Explained by the Nitya Team
What Is the Context of Bhagavad Gita 10.2?
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 10.2 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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Related Verses
BG 10.8
I am the source of all; from me everything evolves; Understanding this, the wise, endowed with meditation, worship me.
BG 10.9
With their minds and lives wholly absorbed in Me, they enlighten each other and ever speak of Me, being satisfied and delighted.
BG 1.1
Dhritarashtra said, "What did my people and the sons of Pandu do when they had assembled together, eager for battle, on the holy plain of Kurukshetra, O Sanjaya?"
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