Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 10 · Vibhuti Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 10.32 सर्गाणामादिरन्तश्च मध्यं चैवाहमर्जुन
श्लोक 10.32
सर्गाणामादिरन्तश्च मध्यं चैवाहमर्जुन ।
अध्यात्मविद्या विद्यानां वादः प्रवदतामहम् ॥
sargāṇāmādirantaśca madhyaṃ caivāhamarjuna |
adhyātmavidyā vidyānāṃ vādaḥ pravadatāmaham ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
हे अर्जुन! सारी सृष्टि का आदि, अंत और मध्य भी मैं ही हूँ। विद्याओं में मैं अध्यात्म विद्या हूँ और वाद-विवाद करने वालों में सत्य निर्णय वाला तर्क हूँ।
Meaning in English
Of all creations I am the beginning, the end and also the middle, O Arjuna. Among branches of knowledge I am knowledge of the Self; among those who debate I am reasoned discussion.
Bhagavad Gita 10.32 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| सर्गाणाम् | sargāṇām | of creations |
| आदिः | ādiḥ | the beginning |
| अन्तः | antaḥ | the end |
| च | ca | and |
| मध्यम् | madhyam | the middle |
| च एव | ca eva | and also |
| अहम् | aham | I am |
| अर्जुन | arjuna | O Arjuna |
| अध्यात्मविद्या | adhyātma-vidyā | knowledge of the Self |
| विद्यानाम् | vidyānām | among sciences |
| वादः | vādaḥ | honest debate |
| प्रवदताम् | pravadatām | among those who argue |
| अहम् | aham | I am |
Explanation
Of all creations, O Arjuna, I am the beginning, the middle and the end. Among the branches of knowledge I am the knowledge of the Self, and among those who debate I am vāda, honest reasoning that seeks the truth.
Verse 20 said Krishna is the beginning, middle and end of beings; here the same is said of all created things. Adhyātma-vidyā, knowledge of the Self, is ranked highest among sciences because, as Shankara notes, it leads to liberation. Commentators following the Nyaya tradition distinguish three kinds of argument: vāda, discussion aimed at finding the truth; jalpa, arguing only to win; and vitaṇḍā, mere attack on the other side. Shankara identifies Krishna with vāda, the honest form, which makes this verse a classic statement on the ethics of debate.
भावार्थ
हे अर्जुन, सृष्टियों का आदि, मध्य और अन्त मैं ही हूँ। विद्याओं में मैं अध्यात्म-विद्या हूँ और वाद-विवाद करने वालों में सत्य के निर्णय के लिए किया गया वाद हूँ।
Living it today
In discussions, argue to find the truth, not to win. Be willing to be persuaded when the other side is right.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 10.32?
Of all creations, O Arjuna, I am the beginning, the middle and the end. Among the branches of knowledge I am the knowledge of the Self, and among those who debate I am vāda, honest reasoning that seeks the truth.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 10.32?
Sri Krishna speaks this verse, in Chapter 10 (Vibhuti Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 10.32 in daily life?
In discussions, argue to find the truth, not to win. Be willing to be persuaded when the other side is right.
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