Loading...
Current layer: Translation
Chapter 10 • Verse 4
The Yoga of Divine Glories
MEANING & CONTEXT
Krishna enumerates the qualities that arise from Him, showing His presence in everything—both positive and negative experiences. 'Buddhiḥ'—intellect, 'jñānam'—knowledge, 'asammohaḥ'—non-delusion, 'kṣamā'—forgiveness, 'satyam'—truthfulness, 'damaḥ'—self-control, 'śamaḥ'—calmness. These are positive qualities. But He also includes: 'sukham'—happiness, 'duḥkham'—distress, 'bhavo'—birth, 'abhāvaḥ'—death, 'bhayam'—fear, 'abhayam'—fearlessness. This is profound: Krishna is the source of both happiness and distress, birth and death, fear and fearlessness. This isn't saying everything is good—it's showing that everything comes from the Supreme. When you recognize the source, you see differently: not trying to avoid distress or seek only happiness, but recognizing the source behind both.
Explore Human Experiences
How this ancient wisdom applies to your daily life
Key Takeaway
This verse reveals that all qualities—both positive and negative, both happiness and distress—arise from the Supreme. When you recognize the source behind everything, you see differently. You're not trying to avoid distress or seek only happiness—you're recognizing the source behind both. This transforms how you experience life: not as separate from the source, but as manifestations of the source. The question isn't whether you experience happiness or distress—it's whether you recognize the source behind both.
Personal Reflection
Where are you trying to avoid distress or seek only happiness? Do you recognize the source behind both experiences? How does recognizing the source change how you experience life?
Shortcuts
←/→ Verses
↑/↓ Layers