Verse 10.8 : Vibhuti Vistara Yoga "Divine Splendors"
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The Translation
“I am the source of all; from Me everything emanates. Understanding this, the wise worship Me with deep devotion and emotion.”
Commentary & Insights
Krishna begins the Chaturshloki (the four core verses summarizing the Gita). He starts by establishing Himself as the supreme metaphysical source.
Practical Application
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Bring both head and heart to your work today: understand the logic of what you are doing (head), and perform it with care and warmth for the people it serves (heart).
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- How does the realization that 'everything comes from the Divine' change the way you view science, nature, and your own existence?
- Why is true wisdom (*budhāḥ*) described as being filled with 'emotion and devotion' (*bhāva*) rather than being cold and detached?
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10.8
अहं सर्वस्य प्रभवो मत्तः सर्वं प्रवर्तते
The supreme Brahman is the cause of the creation, sustenance, and dissolution of the universe. The wise, who have realized this ultimate truth, dedicate their minds to the non-dual Self, worshipping Him with deep absorption.