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The Divine Is, The Ultimate Source Of All The Brilliance And Intellect We See Around Us

बीजं मां सर्वभूतानां विद्धि पार्थ सनातनम् |
बुद्धिर्बुद्धिमतामस्मि तेजस्तेजस्विनामहम् || 7.10||

bījaṁ māṁ sarva-bhūtānāṁ viddhi pārtha sanātanam
buddhir buddhimatām asmi tejas tejasvinām aham|| 7.10||

Shloka Translation
BG – Ch. 7- Ver. 10:

Know this, Arjun: I am the eternal germ of all beings. I am the grandeur of the glorious and the intellect of the wise.

Explanation

Every cause is the seed of its effect in a cause and effect relation. In this verse, Shree Krishna declares that He is the cause (the eternal seed) from which all beings arise. Everything that exists is a manifestation of God’s energy, and the wonderful traits that can be seen in such exceptional people can only be due to God’s grace. Shree Krishna is the subtle energy behind the wise and glorious, as stated in this scripture. He sharpens their minds and makes their thoughts more fascinating.

Shri Krishna previously described Ishvara as earthly smell, fire brilliance, life in creatures, and austerity in the austere. In this shloka, Krishna begins to recount his glories, beginning with the claim that he is the eternal seed of all beings. Shri Krishna had already stated that Ishvara is the source of all things in the universe. So why does he seem to be repeating himself when he says, “I am the eternal seed”? It’s to make sure we’re getting the right knowledge.

In intellect, Shri Krishna urges us to recognise Ishvara. We admire clever people for their ability to think clearly about complex subjects without getting misled by distractions. What distinguishes their way of thinking? A glass of clear water allows in more light than one that has been has been clouded by dirt. Similarly, the mind of an intellectual person is less governed by emotion, allowing Ishvara’s brilliance to show through the intellect unimpeded. Ishvara becomes the intelligence of the intelligent in this way.

Shri Krishna completes his list of vibhootis by adding tejas, or brilliance. This brilliance appears in us when we are in good bodily and mental health, have gotten enough sleep, and are physically fit. Also, when someone has amassed a significant amount of riches via their own efforts or has rendered unselfish service, they exude a special glow. Ishvara manifests in these prominent personalities as tejas, or brilliance, according to Shri Krishna.

Verse & what we can learn

All beings have an immortal seed. It’s to make sure we’re getting the right information the divine is repeating himself. Why does he appear to be repeating himself? Normally, when a tree sprouts from a seed, the seed vanishes. The seed of Ishvara, on the other hand, is immortal. In other words, the seed is unchangeable, but it contains the full content of the universe in an unmanifest form. It appears numerous times during the universe’s lifespan, not simply at the beginning. As a result, we must learn to recognise the eternal seed rather than being engrossed or locked in the level of names and forms.

To acquire knowledge and to implement that knowledge in life one needs to be mentally and physically active and healthy and for that daily meditation is a great tool.

There are various types of meditation like Buddhist meditation, heartfulness meditation, mindfulness meditation, meditation for stress, and each meditation benefits are countless. There are also numerous meditation techniques for beginners which help in practicing daily meditation so go ahead and start your journey towards a peaceful and balanced life.

In the Next verse, Shri Krishna tells Arjuna how he is the essence of strong and duty-bound people.

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