Verse 10.20 : Vibhuti Vistara Yoga "Divine Splendors"
Verse 20 of 42
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The Translation
“I am the Self, O Gudakesha, seated in the hearts of all living beings. I am the beginning, the middle, and the end of all beings.”
Commentary & Insights
Krishna delivers the primary and most essential vibhuti, which serves as the foundation for the entire list that follows: He is the universal soul of all creation.
Practical Application
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When interacting with a difficult person today, look past their behavior and tell yourself: 'The same life-force and core awareness resides in them as it does in me.'
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- If God is the 'Self seated in the heart of all beings' (*sarva-bhūta-āśaya-sthitaḥ*), then whenever you meet another person, you are meeting a temple of the Divine. How does this realize the value of empathy and service?
- How does knowing that God is the beginning, middle, and end of your life bring a sense of comfort and safety?
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10.20
अहमात्मा गुडाकेश सर्वभूताशयस्थितः
This is the primary meditation for the highest seekers: realizing that the inner Self (Pratyagatman) of all is the supreme Brahman. One who can practice this does not need to look at specific objects in nature, because he sees the Self in all and all in the Self.