Verse 10.12 : Vibhuti Vistara Yoga "Divine Splendors"
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The Translation
“Arjuna said: You are the Supreme Brahman, the Supreme Abode, the Supreme Purifier. You are the Eternal, Divine Person, the Primeval Lord, the Unborn and All-Pervading.”
Commentary & Insights
Deeply moved by the Chaturshloki, Arjuna experiences a profound realization and declares his complete faith in Krishna's absolute divinity, using traditional Vedic descriptions.
Practical Application
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Spend a minute looking at a natural wonder today (like a tree, the sky, or an image of the galaxy) to connect with the feeling of awe and perspective.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- Why does Arjuna call Krishna the 'Ultimate Purifier' (*pavitraṃ paramam*)? How does connecting with a pure source purify our own thoughts?
- How does it feel to see Arjuna, who was previously confused and crying, now standing in clear, firm realization?
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10.12
अर्जुन उवाच
Arjuna declares Krishna's identity with the supreme, non-dual Brahman, which is the support of everything (param dhama). This is not flat human praise, but the spontaneous realization of a disciple whose veil of ignorance has been removed by the Guru's grace.