Verse 10.34 : Vibhuti Vistara Yoga "Divine Splendors"
Verse 34 of 42
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The Translation
“I am all-devouring Death, and I am the generator of all future things. Among women I am fame, fortune, speech, memory, intelligence, steadfastness, and forgiveness.”
Commentary & Insights
Krishna presents a non-dual view of existence, declaring Himself as all-devouring death and the source of the future, while listing seven supreme mental virtues as expressions of the feminine Divine.
Practical Application
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Select one of the seven virtues today—such as forgiveness (*kṣamā*) or steadfastness (*dhṛtiḥ*)—and consciously practice it in your interactions.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- Why is death called 'all-devouring' (*sarva-haraḥ*)? How does reflecting on this absolute end of all physical attachments clarify what is truly important in life?
- These seven virtues are described as feminine qualities (*nārīṇām*). How can we nurture these soft, receptive, yet incredibly strong attributes in our daily character?
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10.34
मृत्युः सर्वहरश्चाहमुद्भवश्च भविष्यताम्
Death is the force that takes away all life, sensory power, and memory. The seven feminine deities (Kirti, Sri, etc.) represent the highest virtues of the mind. Even a fraction of these qualities makes a person outstanding. Their source is the supreme Lord.