Chapter 10, Verse 13
आहुस्त्वामृषय: सर्वे देवर्षिर्नारदस्तथा | असितो देवलो व्यास: स्वयं चैव ब्रवीषि मे ॥13॥
āhus tvām ṛṣayaḥ sarve devarṣir nāradas tathā |
asito devalo vyāsaḥ svayaṁ caiva bravīṣi me ||
"All the sages, including the divine sage Narada, Asita, Devala, and Vyasa, proclaim You as the Eternal Divine Person, the Primal God, the Birthless, and the Omnipresent; and now You Yourself are telling me the same."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 10.13 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 10.13 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
Arjuna provides external validation for his internal realization. In Vedic philosophy, truth (Pramana) is established through three channels: Guru (the teacher), Shastra (scriptures/sages), and Atmanubhuti (personal experience). Arjuna cites the greatest spiritual authorities—Narada (the celestial messenger), Asita and Devala (ancient masters of yoga), and Vyasa (the compiler of the Vedas)—to confirm that his perception of Krishna as the Supreme is not a result of personal friendship or delusion, but is corroborated by the highest spiritual lineage. Finally, he notes that Krishna's own words ('svayam') align with these testimonies, completing the circle of certainty.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 10.13?
All the sages, including the divine sage Narada, Asita, Devala, and Vyasa, proclaim You as the Eternal Divine Person, the Primal God, the Birthless, and the Omnipresent; and now You Yourself are telling me the same.