Verse 10.38 : Vibhuti Vistara Yoga "Divine Splendors"
Verse 38 of 42
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The Translation
“I am the power of punishment among those who discipline; I am the statesmanship of those who seek victory. I am the silence of secrets, and I am the wisdom of the wise.”
Commentary & Insights
Krishna lists the qualities of justice, diplomacy, silence, and wisdom, highlighting the power of silence as the ultimate protector of secrets.
Practical Application
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Practice 10 minutes of complete silence (*maunam*) today: turn off all notifications, don't speak, and let your mind rest in quiet stillness.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- Why is silence (*maunam*) called the ultimate protector of secrets? How can we practice silence to quiet our noisy minds?
- If wisdom itself is a manifestation of the Divine (*jñānam*), how does that remove the intellectual pride of the scholar?
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10.38
दण्डो दमयतामस्मि नीतिरस्मि जिगीषताम्
Danda is the system of justice that keeps people on the path of righteousness. Niti is the moral strategy that brings victory without violence. Silence (mauna) is the state of mind where all thoughts cease, which is the ultimate secret of self-realization (Samadhi). Wisdom is the direct experience of Brahman.