Balam balavatam caham kama-raga-vivarjitam, dharmaviruddho bhutesu kamo 'smi bharatarshabha
I am the strength of the strong that is devoid of passion and desire. I am desire itself, O best of the Bharatas, when not contrary to dharma. God is the source of all strength and also of righteous desire — this verse beautifully shows that even desire, when aligned with dharma, is divine.
- •Strength purified of selfish desire is a divine quality
- •Desire aligned with dharma is not to be renounced
- •God manifests through ethical and righteous impulses
Buddhir jnanam asammohah ksama satyam damah shamah, sukham duhkham bhavo 'bhavo bhayam cabhayam eva ca
Intelligence, knowledge, freedom from doubt and delusion, forgiveness, truthfulness, self-control and calmness, happiness and distress, birth, death, fear, and fearlessness — all these diverse qualities of living beings arise from Me alone.
- •All psychological and moral qualities originate from the Supreme
- •Both positive and negative experiences are expressions of divine energy
- •Tracing all qualities back to their divine source leads to wisdom
Ahimsa samata tushtis tapo danam yasho 'yashaha, bhavanti bhava bhutanam matta eva prithag-vidhah
Non-violence, equanimity, contentment, austerity, charity, fame, and infamy — all the various states of beings arise from Me alone. The catalogue of divine vibhutis continues, encompassing both celebrated and inglorious conditions, all arising from the one infinite source.
- •Non-violence and equanimity are divine qualities to be cultivated
- •Even fame and infamy are expressions of the Supreme's all-encompassing energy
- •Contentment and austerity are manifestations of divine grace in life
Abhayam sattva-samsuddhir jnana-yoga-vyavasthitih, danam damas cha yajnas cha svadhyayas tapa arjavam
Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in knowledge and yoga, charity, self-control, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity, and straightforwardness.
- •Divine qualities to cultivate
- •Fearlessness is foundational
- •Purity of heart is essential
Ahimsa satyam akrodhas tyagah shantir apaishunam, daya bhuteshv aloluptvam mardavam hrir achapalam
Non-violence, truthfulness, absence of anger, renunciation, tranquility, absence of slander, compassion toward all, absence of greed, gentleness, modesty, and steadiness.
- •More divine qualities to cultivate
- •Comprehensive list of virtues
- •Blueprint for character development