Bhagavad Gita · Vibhuti Yoga — Divine Manifestations
Chapter 10, Verse 40
"Bhagavad Gita 10.40" — meaning and explanation.
नान्तोऽस्ति मम दिव्यानां विभूतीनां परन्तप | एष तूद्देशतः प्रोक्तो विभूतेर्विस्तरो मया
nānto.asti mama divyānāṃ vibhūtīnāṃ parantapa . eṣa tūddeśataḥ prokto vibhūtervistaro mayā
Meaning
10.40 There is no end to My divine gloreis, O Arjuna, but this is a brief statement by Me of the particulars of My divine glories.
।।10.40।। हे परन्तप ! मेरी दिव्य विभूतियों का अन्त नहीं है; अपनी विभूतियों का यह विस्तार मैंने एक देश से अर्थात् संक्षेप में कहा है।।
Explanation
10.40 न not? अन्तः end? अस्ति is? मम My? दिव्यानाम् of divine? विभूतीनाम् glories? परंतप O scorcher of foes? एषः this? तु indeed? उद्देशतः briefly? प्रोक्तः has been stated? विभूतेः of glory? विस्तरः particulars? मया by Me.Commentary It is impossible for anyone to describe or know the exact extent of the divine gloreis of the Lord. There is no limit to His powers or glories. What could be expressed of Him is nothing when compared to His infinte glories.Parantapa Scorcher of foes -- he who burns the internal enemies? lust? anger? greed? deluion? etc.
Life Lesson
Study Bhagavad Gita 10.40 slowly, then express its central teaching through one thoughtful action in daily life.
Context
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 10, verse 40, from Krishna's dialogue with Arjuna at Kurukshetra.
Bhagavad Gita 10.40
This page presents the Sanskrit verse, transliteration, Hindi meaning, English meaning, and a simple explanation for study. For a fuller understanding, read this shloka in sequence with the rest of Bhagavad Gita Chapter 10.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bhagavad Gita 10.40 mean?
10.40 There is no end to My divine gloreis, O Arjuna, but this is a brief statement by Me of the particulars of My divine glories.
What is the life lesson of this verse?
Study Bhagavad Gita 10.40 slowly, then express its central teaching through one thoughtful action in daily life.
What is the context of this verse?
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 10, verse 40, from Krishna's dialogue with Arjuna at Kurukshetra.