Chapter 10, Verse 12
अर्जुन उवाच | परं ब्रह्म परं धाम पवित्रं परमं भवान् | पुरुषं शाश्वतं दिव्यमादिदेवमजं विभुम् ॥12॥
arjuna uvāca | paraṁ brahma paraṁ dhāma pavitraṁ paramaṁ bhavān | puruṣaṁ śāśvataṁ divyamādidevamajaṁ vibhum ||
"Arjuna said: You are the supreme Brahman, the supreme Abode, and the supreme Purifier. You are the Eternal Divine Person, the Primal Lord, the Unborn, and the All-pervading."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 10.12 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 10.12 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
In this verse, Arjuna responds to Krishna's revelation of His divine opulences. He uses several potent titles to confirm Krishna's status not just as a friend, but as the Supreme Reality. By calling Him 'Param Brahma' (Supreme Spirit) and 'Param Dhama' (Supreme Abode), Arjuna acknowledges that Krishna is the source and the end of all existence. Crucially, Arjuna refers to Krishna as 'Purusham Shashvatam'—the Eternal Person—refuting the idea that the personal form of God is secondary to an impersonal light. Arjuna reinforces his realization by citing great sages like Narada and Vyasa, ensuring his conviction is rooted in both personal experience and scriptural authority.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 10.12?
Arjuna said: You are the supreme Brahman, the supreme Abode, and the supreme Purifier. You are the Eternal Divine Person, the Primal Lord, the Unborn, and the All-pervading.