Chapter 10, Verse 1
श्रीभगवानुवाच | भूय एव महाबाहो शृणु मे परमं वच: | यत्तेऽहं प्रीयमाणाय वक्ष्यामि हितकाम्यया ॥1॥
śrī-bhagavān uvāca | bhūya eva mahā-bāho śṛṇu me paramaṁ vacaḥ | yat te ’haṁ prīyamāṇāya vakṣyāmi hita-kāmyayā || 1 ||
"The Supreme Lord said: Listen again, O mighty-armed Arjuna, to My supreme word. Because you are My dear friend, for your benefit I shall speak to you words that are even better than what I have already said."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 10.1 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 10.1 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
In this verse, Krishna begins the 'Vibhuti Yoga' by acknowledging Arjuna's receptivity. He uses the term 'bhūyaḥ' (again/further), indicating that spiritual knowledge is not a one-time event but a deepening process. The Lord speaks not out of necessity, but out of 'hita-kāmyayā' (desire for Arjuna's welfare), because Arjuna is 'prīyamāṇāya' (one who finds delight in hearing the Truth). This establishes the ideal student-teacher relationship: receptivity, love, and the pursuit of the highest good.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 10.1?
The Supreme Lord said: Listen again, O mighty-armed Arjuna, to My supreme word. Because you are My dear friend, for your benefit I shall speak to you words that are even better than what I have already said.