Chapter 10 Verse 6
Vibhūti Yog
महर्षयः सप्त पूर्वे चत्वारो मनवस्तथा। मद्भावा मानसा जाता येषां लोक इमाः प्रजाः।।10.6।।
maharṣhayaḥ sapta pūrve chatvāro manavas tathā mad-bhāvā mānasā jātā yeṣhāṁ loka imāḥ prajāḥ
Word Meanings
| mahā-ṛiṣhayaḥ | the great Sages |
| sapta | seven |
| pūrve | before |
| chatvāraḥ | four |
| manavaḥ | Manus |
| tathā | also |
| mat bhāvāḥ | are born from me |
| mānasāḥ | mind |
| jātāḥ | born |
| yeṣhām | from them |
| loke | in the world |
| imāḥ | all these |
| prajāḥ | people |
Translation
The seven great sages, the ancient four, and the Manus, possessing powers like Mine (due to their minds being fixed on Me), were born from My mind; from them, these creatures have been born in this world.
Philosophical Significance
Core Meaning
This verse teaches that great sages and lawgivers are born from the divine mind. They are not separate from the source; their wisdom and authority come from a deeper, shared consciousness.
Being "mind-born" shows the power of inner attention. When a mind rests in the divine or in truth, it can produce guidance, order, and spiritual strength for others to follow.
The verse also points to our connection and responsibility: leaders and traditions arise from conscious thought, and our thoughts and actions help shape the world that comes after us.
Life Application
- Take a few minutes each day to quiet your mind and focus on what is true and kind; this builds inner clarity that helps others.
- Respect teachers and traditions as expressions of a larger truth, but test teachings by whether they increase compassion and wisdom in your life.
- Be aware that your habits and words influence others—try to act as a calm, steady example in family and community.
Reflection Question
How are my daily thoughts and actions contributing to the kind of world I want to leave behind?