Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 10 · Vibhuti Yoga

Bhagavad Gita 10.8 अहं सर्वस्य प्रभवो मत्तः सर्वं

Sri Krishna Chapter 10, Verse 8 With word-by-word notes

श्लोक 10.8

अहं सर्वस्य प्रभवो मत्तः सर्वं प्रवर्तते ।
इति मत्वा भजन्ते मां बुधा भावसमन्विताः ॥

ahaṃ sarvasya prabhavo mattaḥ sarvaṃ pravartate |
iti matvā bhajante māṃ budhā bhāvasamanvitāḥ ||

हिन्दी अर्थ

मैं ही सबकी उत्पत्ति का कारण हूँ और मुझसे ही सब कुछ चलता है। यह जानकर बुद्धिमान लोग श्रद्धा और प्रेम भाव से मुझे भजते हैं।

Meaning in English

I am the source of all, and everything moves forth from me. Understanding this, the wise worship me with deep feeling and loving devotion.

Bhagavad Gita 10.8 — word by word

WordTransliterationMeaning
अहम्ahamI
सर्वस्यsarvasyaof all
प्रभवःprabhavaḥthe origin
मत्तःmattaḥfrom me
सर्वम्sarvameverything
प्रवर्ततेpravartateproceeds
इति मत्वाiti matvāunderstanding this
भजन्ते माम्bhajante māmworship me
बुधाःbudhāḥthe wise
भावसमन्विताःbhāva-samanvitāḥfull of loving feeling

Explanation

I am the origin of all; from me everything proceeds. Understanding this, the wise worship me with hearts full of love.

In some traditions verses 10.8–11 are treasured as the four essential verses of the Gita. They move from knowledge (seeing God as the source of all) to love: understanding naturally ripens into devotion.

भावार्थ

मैं ही सबकी उत्पत्ति का कारण हूँ, मुझसे ही सब कुछ प्रवृत्त होता है — ऐसा जानकर बुद्धिमान लोग भावपूर्वक मेरा भजन करते हैं।

Living it today

When you enjoy something beautiful or good, pause to remember its source with gratitude.

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 10.8?

I am the origin of all; from me everything proceeds. Understanding this, the wise worship me with hearts full of love.

Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 10.8?

Sri Krishna speaks this verse, in Chapter 10 (Vibhuti Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.

How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 10.8 in daily life?

When you enjoy something beautiful or good, pause to remember its source with gratitude.

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