Chapter 10, Verse 5
बुद्धिर्ज्ञानमसम्मोह: क्षमा सत्यं दम: शम: | सुखं दु:खं भवोऽभावो भयं चाभयमेव च ॥4॥ अहिंसा समता तुष्टिस्तपो दानं यशोऽयशः। भवन्ति भावा भूतानां मत्त एव पृथग्विधाः॥ ॥5॥
buddhir jñānam asammohaḥ kṣamā satyaṁ damaḥ śamaḥ | sukhaṁ duḥkhaṁ bhavo ’bhāvo bhayaṁ cābhayam eva ca || 4 || ahiṁsā samatā tuṣṭis tapo dānaṁ yaśo ’yaśaḥ | bhavanti bhāvā bhūtānāṁ matta eva pṛthag-vidhāḥ || 5 ||
"Intelligence, wisdom, non-delusion, forgiveness, truth, control of the senses, control of the mind, happiness, sorrow, birth, death, fear, fearlessness, non-violence, equanimity, contentment, austerity, charity, fame, and infamy—these diverse qualities of living beings all arise from Me alone."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 10.5 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 10.5 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
Lord Krishna enumerates twenty distinct psychological and spiritual dispositions (bhavas) that define human nature. He asserts that he is the ultimate source of all these traits, whether they are perceived as positive (fame, joy) or negative (infamy, sorrow). The explanation uses the analogy of a power house: the same electricity powers a heater, a bulb, or a fan. Similarly, the divine energy manifests through different individuals based on their past and present choices (purushartha), creating the diverse fabric of human existence. Understanding this helps a seeker realize the omnipresence of God even within the complexities of the human mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 10.5?
Intelligence, wisdom, non-delusion, forgiveness, truth, control of the senses, control of the mind, happiness, sorrow, birth, death, fear, fearlessness, non-violence, equanimity, contentment, austerity, charity, fame, and infamy—these diverse qualities of living beings all arise from Me alone.