Translation
Of the royal priests, I am the chief, viz., Brhaspati (the priest of gods), O son of Prtha; you should know that. Of the army generals, I am Skanda [the War-god]; of the water reservoirs, I am the ocean.
Verse 10.24
From विभूतियोग
The Yoga of Divine Glories
॥ Sanskrit Text ॥
पुरोधसां च मुख्यं मां विद्धि पार्थ बृहस्पतिम्।
सेनानीनामहं स्कन्दः सरसामस्मि सागरः।।10.24।।
purodhasāṁ cha mukhyaṁ māṁ viddhi pārtha bṛihaspatim senānīnām ahaṁ skandaḥ sarasām asmi sāgaraḥ
हिंदी अनुवाद
।।10.24।। हे पार्थ ! पुरोहितोंमें मुख्य बृहस्पतिको मेरा स्वरूप समझो। सेनापतियोंमें स्कन्द और जलाशयोंमें समुद्र मैं हूँ।
Word-by-Word Meaning
purodhasām—amongst priests; cha—and; mukhyam—the chiefs; mām—me; viddhi—know; pārtha—Arjun, the son of Pritha; bṛihaspatim—Brihaspati; senānīnām—warrior chief; aham—I; skandaḥ—Kartikeya; sarasām—amongst reservoirs of water; asmi—I am; sāgaraḥ—the ocean
Application in Daily Life
Meditation Practice
Contemplate this verse during your morning meditation. Reflect on how its teachings apply to your current life situation and challenges.
Professional Life
Apply the wisdom of Vibhuti Yoga to your work by focusing on your duties without excessive attachment to outcomes.
Relationships
Use these teachings to cultivate patience, understanding, and equanimity in your relationships with family and friends.
Chapter Context
Chapter 10: Vibhuti Yoga (विभूतियोग) contains 42 verses and focuses on the yoga of divine glories.
This verse appears in the middle of the chapter, deepening the understanding of the main teachings.
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