Chapter 10 Verse 39
Vibhūti Yog
यच्चापि सर्वभूतानां बीजं तदहमर्जुन। न तदस्ति विना यत्स्यान्मया भूतं चराचरम्।।10.39।।
yach chāpi sarva-bhūtānāṁ bījaṁ tad aham arjuna na tad asti vinā yat syān mayā bhūtaṁ charācharam
Word Meanings
| yat | which |
| cha | and |
| api | also |
| sarva-bhūtānām | of all living beings |
| bījam | generating seed |
| tat | that |
| aham | I |
| arjuna | Arjun |
| na | not |
| tat | that |
| asti | is |
| vinā | without |
| yat | which |
| syāt | may exist |
| mayā | me |
| bhūtam | creature |
| chara-acharam | moving and nonmoving |
Translation
And whatever is the seed of all beings, that too am I, O Arjuna; there is no being, be it moving or unmoving, that can exist without Me.
Philosophical Significance
Core Meaning
The verse says that the Divine is the original seed or source of every living thing. Everything that exists, whether moving or still, depends on that single source to come into being and to continue.
It points to a deep unity behind the many forms we see. Nothing can truly exist apart from that source; all life and matter are connected to and sustained by it.
This teaches that the world is not a collection of separate, isolated things but an interlinked whole with a common origin and support.
Life Application
- When you feel separate or anxious, remember that you and others share the same source; this can calm fear and reduce pride.
- Treat people, animals, and nature with respect, since all are expressions of the same underlying reality.
- Begin or end your day with a short moment of gratitude or surrender, acknowledging that life’s support comes from beyond your single effort.
Reflection Question
How would my choices change if I truly felt all beings came from the same source?