Verse 10.39 : Vibhuti Vistara Yoga "Divine Splendors"
Verse 39 of 42
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The Translation
“And whatever is the generating seed of all beings, O Arjuna, that I am. There is no being, moving or non-moving, that can exist without Me.”
Commentary & Insights
Krishna summarizes the root cause of all existence, declaring that He is the essential substance of every object and creature in the cosmos.
Practical Application
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When eating a meal or drinking water today, pause and express gratitude to the soil, water, sun, and hands that brought this nourishment to you.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- If nothing can exist 'without God' (*vinā mayā*), then even the dry leaves, the dust on the floor, and your own physical body are filled with His presence. How does this realize the sacredness of all matter?
- How does this verse support the non-dual view of existence (Advaita)?
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10.39
यच्चापि सर्वभूतानां बीजं तदहमर्जुन
Since Brahman is the material and efficient cause (Abhinna-nimitta-upadana-karana) of the universe, no object can exist separate from Him. The existence of the pot is the existence of the clay. Thus, all moving and non-moving creatures are in essence nothing but Brahman.