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Chapter 10 • Verse 1
The Yoga of Divine Glories
MEANING & CONTEXT
Krishna begins Chapter 10 by addressing Arjuna with deep affection. 'Bhūya eva'—once again, showing continuity from Chapter 9's royal secret. 'Mahā-bāho'—mighty-armed, recognizing Arjuna's strength. 'Śṛṇu me paramaṁ vacaḥ'—listen to My supreme instruction. Krishna is about to reveal His divine glories (vibhūti), but first emphasizes the loving context: 'prīyamāṇāya'—to one who is pleased, and 'hita-kāmyayā'—with the desire for your welfare. This isn't abstract teaching—it's personal, given out of love. The chapter's theme is Vibhuti Yoga (Yoga of Divine Glories), where Krishna will enumerate His manifestations in everything. This opening sets the tone: these teachings come from love, not duty.
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Key Takeaway
This verse reveals that true teaching comes from love, not duty. Krishna speaks 'prīyamāṇāya'—to one who is pleased with Him—and 'hita-kāmyayā'—with the desire for your welfare. When someone teaches you because they care about your growth, not because they have to, the teaching transforms. The question isn't whether you're receiving instruction—it's whether it comes from love. When teaching comes from love, you're not being told what to do—you're being shown what's possible. This is the difference between authority and wisdom, between obligation and devotion.
Personal Reflection
Where are you receiving teaching that comes from love? Where are you giving instruction from love rather than duty? How does recognizing the source of teaching change how you receive it?
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