Chapter 10 - Vibhuti Yoga

Verse 10.36

From विभूतियोग
The Yoga of Divine Glories

द्यूतं छलयतामस्मि तेजस्तेजस्विनामहम्। जयोऽस्मि व्यवसायोऽस्मि सत्त्वं सत्त्ववतामहम्।।10.36।।

dyūtaṁ chhalayatām asmi tejas tejasvinām aham jayo ’smi vyavasāyo ’smi sattvaṁ sattvavatām aham

📜 Translation

Of the fraudulent, I am the gambling; I am the irresistible end of the mighty. I am excellence, I am effort, I am the sattva quality of those possessed of sattva.

— Based on traditional commentaries

🇮🇳 हिंदी अनुवाद

।।10.36।। छल करनेवालोंमें जूआ और तेजस्वियोंमें तेज मैं हूँ। जीतनेवालोंकी विजय, निश्चय करनेवालोंका निश्चय और सात्त्विक मनुष्योंका सात्त्विक भाव मैं हूँ।

📖 Word-by-Word Meaning

dyūtam—gambling; chhalayatām—of all cheats; asmi—I am; tejaḥ—the splendor; tejasvinām—of the splendid; aham—I; jayaḥ—victory; asmi—I am; vyavasāyaḥ—firm resolve; asmi—I am; sattvam—virtue; sattva-vatām—of the virtuous; aham—I

💡 Application in Daily Life

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Meditation Practice

Contemplate this verse during your morning meditation. Reflect on how its teachings apply to your current life situation and challenges.

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Professional Life

Apply the wisdom of Vibhuti Yoga to your work by focusing on your duties without excessive attachment to outcomes.

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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 towards the end of the chapter, bringing together the practical applications of this wisdom.

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