Chapter 3, Verse 10
सहयज्ञा: प्रजा: सृष्ट्वा पुरोवाच प्रजापति: | अनेन प्रसविष्यध्वमेष वोऽस्त्विष्टकामधुक् ॥10॥
sahayajñāḥ prajāḥ sṛṣṭvā purovāca prajāpatiḥ | anena prasaviṣyadhvameṣa vo’stviṣṭakāmadhuk ||
"In the beginning, having created humanity together with the spirit of sacrifice (Yajña), the Creator (Prajapati) said: 'By this sacrifice shall you prosper; let this be the granter of all your desired aims.'"
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 3.10 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 3.10 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
This verse establishes the cosmic law of interdependence. Prajapati (the Creator) did not just create beings; He created them with an inherent mechanism for sustenance: Yajña (sacrifice/selfless action). This suggests that the universe is a cycle of giving and receiving. Just as the sun gives light and the earth gives food, humans must perform their duties as an offering to the whole. This 'spirit of sacrifice' is described as 'Kamadhuk'—the mythical Kamadhenu cow that fulfills all wishes—implying that true prosperity comes not from selfish acquisition, but from contributing harmoniously to the cosmic ecosystem.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 3.10?
In the beginning, having created humanity together with the spirit of sacrifice (Yajña), the Creator (Prajapati) said: 'By this sacrifice shall you prosper; let this be the granter of all your desired aims.'