Chapter 10 Verse 32
Vibhūti Yog
सर्गाणामादिरन्तश्च मध्यं चैवाहमर्जुन। अध्यात्मविद्या विद्यानां वादः प्रवदतामहम्।।10.32।।
sargāṇām ādir antaśh cha madhyaṁ chaivāham arjuna adhyātma-vidyā vidyānāṁ vādaḥ pravadatām aham
Word Meanings
| sargāṇām | of all creations |
| ādiḥ | the beginning |
| antaḥ | end |
| cha | and |
| madhyam | middle |
| cha | and |
| eva | indeed |
| aham | I |
| arjuna | Arjun |
| adhyātma-vidyā | science of spirituality |
| vidyānām | amongst sciences |
| vādaḥ | the logical conclusion |
| pravadatām | of debates |
| aham | I |
Translation
Among creations I am the beginning, the middle, and the end, O Arjuna; among the sciences, I am the science of the Self; and I am the logic among controversialists.
Philosophical Significance
Core Meaning
This verse says the divine or ultimate reality is present at every stage of existence: the source, the support, and the goal. Nothing is separate from that ground of being; beginnings, middles, and ends all belong to the same whole.
It also points out that the highest knowledge is self-knowledge — understanding your true nature beyond roles and thoughts. That inner wisdom is more important than facts or technical skills.
Finally, "I am the logic among controversialists" means the ultimate truth cuts through confusion. True understanding is not clever argumentation but a clear, steady insight that resolves doubts.
Life Application
- Remember the whole picture: when starting, continuing, or finishing something, see it as part of a larger flow rather than isolated events.
- Make time for simple self-knowledge practices (brief daily reflection, mindful breathing, or asking “Who am I?”) to ground decisions and reduce stress.
- In conflicts, aim to find the core truth rather than to win; pause, ask clarifying questions, and respond from calm understanding.
Reflection Question
When you look beyond roles and stories, what do you notice about who you really are?