Bhagavad Gita Chapter 10 Verse 37 Meaning

Among the Vrishnis, I am Vaasudeva; among the Pandavas, I am Arjuna; among the sages, I am Vyasa; among the poets, I am Usanas, the poet.

BG 10.37

वृष्णीनां वासुदेवोऽस्मि पाण्डवानां धनंजयः। मुनीनामप्यहं व्यासः कवीनामुशना कविः

vṛiṣhṇīnāṁ vāsudevo ’smi pāṇḍavānāṁ dhanañjayaḥ munīnām apyahaṁ vyāsaḥ kavīnām uśhanā kaviḥ

Meaning

Among the Vrishnis, I am Vaasudeva; among the Pandavas, I am Arjuna; among the sages, I am Vyasa; among the poets, I am Usanas, the poet.

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Explanation & Life Application

This verse from Chapter 10 of the Bhagavad Gita highlights a practical insight: Among the Vrishnis, I am Vaasudeva; among the Pandavas, I am Arjuna; among the sages, I am Vyasa; among the poets, I am Usanas, the poet.

In The Yoga of Divine Glories (Vibhuti Yoga), Krishna explains Krishna reveals his divine manifestations in the material and spiritual worlds.

— Explained by the Nitya Team

Chapter Context

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

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

When to Apply This Verse

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

Verse FAQs

What is the main idea of Bhagavad Gita 10.37?
Among the Vrishnis, I am Vaasudeva; among the Pandavas, I am Arjuna; among the sages, I am Vyasa; among the poets, I am Usanas, the poet. This verse emphasizes divine manifestations with clarity and purpose.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 10.37 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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