Illustration for Bhagavad Gita chapter 10 verse 36
Chapter 10 · Vibhuti Yoga

Divine Glory · Resolve Within Life's Challenges

द्यूतं छलयतामस्मि तेजस्तेजस्विनामहम् । जयोऽस्मि व्यवसायोऽस्मि सत्त्वं सत्त्ववतामहम् ॥

dyūtaṁ chalayatām asmi tejas tejasvinām aham, jayo'smi vyavasāyo'smi sattvaṁ sattvavatām aham.

Meaning

"Among gamblers, I am the gambling; among the splendid, I am the splendor; I am victory, I am resolve, I am the goodness of the good."

Explanation

Even in life's riskier, more competitive moments, there's an underlying force of resolve and integrity worth recognizing.

Today's Life Lesson

Bring quiet resolve and integrity to today's competitive or risky moments, not just to the calm ones.

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