Gita 10.12

Chapter 10: Divine Manifestations

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Gita 10.12
अर्जुन उवाच। परं ब्रह्म परं धाम पवित्रं परमं भवान्। पुरुषं शाश्वतं दिव्यमादिदेवमजं विभुम्।।

arjuna uvāca paraṁ brahma paraṁ dhāma pavitraṁ paramaṁ bhavān puruṣaṁ śāśvataṁ divyam ādi-devam ajaṁ vibhum

"Arjuna said: You are the Supreme Brahman, the supreme abode, the supreme purifier—the eternal divine Person, the primal God, unborn and all-pervading."

What This Means:

Arjuna now speaks with understanding. He recognizes Krishna as Brahman (absolute), dhama (abode), purifier, eternal Person, original God, unborn, and all-pervading. His vision has opened.

Going Deeper:

Arjuna's statement shows transformed perception. He's not just believing what he's told; he's seeing. The teaching has become sight. This is how Chapter 11's cosmic vision is being prepared.

How To Apply This:

When understanding dawns, you can articulate what you see. Arjuna's words aren't recitation—they're recognition. When you truly see, you'll find words that express your seeing.

Key Sanskrit Terms:

Para Brahma= Supreme BrahmanPara dhāma= Supreme abodeĀdi-deva= Primal/original God