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Chapter 10 • Verse 14
The Yoga of Divine Glories
MEANING & CONTEXT
Arjuna expresses complete acceptance of Krishna's words. 'Sarvam etad ṛtaṁ manye'—I accept all this as truth. 'Yan māṁ vadasi keśava'—which You speak to me, O Krishna. Arjuna doesn't just understand intellectually—he accepts completely. 'Na hi te bhagavan vyaktiṁ viduḥ'—indeed, O Lord, they don't know Your personality. 'Devā na dānavāḥ'—neither the gods nor the demons. This reinforces verse 10.2's theme: even the gods and demons don't fully comprehend Krishna. Arjuna recognizes that Krishna's nature is beyond the comprehension of even celestial beings. This shows Arjuna's humility and complete trust: he accepts Krishna's words as truth, recognizing that Krishna's nature transcends even the understanding of gods and demons.
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How this ancient wisdom applies to your daily life
Key Takeaway
This verse reveals Arjuna's complete acceptance of Krishna's words with humility. He accepts all as truth, recognizing that even the gods and demons don't fully comprehend the source. When you accept truth with humility, you recognize that the source transcends even the understanding of the most powerful beings. This isn't about blind faith—it's about recognizing the source's transcendence. The question isn't whether you understand fully—it's whether you accept with humility. When you accept with humility, you recognize that the source is beyond full comprehension, and you trust it completely.
Personal Reflection
Where are you accepting truth with humility? Do you recognize that the source transcends even the understanding of the most powerful? How does accepting with humility change your relationship to the source?
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