Illustration for Bhagavad Gita chapter 10 verse 38
Chapter 10 · Vibhuti Yoga

Divine Glory · The Power of Silence and Wisdom

दण्डो दमयतामस्मि नीतिरस्मि जिगीषताम् । मौनं चैवास्मि गुह्यानां ज्ञानं ज्ञानवतामहम् ॥

daṇḍo damayatām asmi nītir asmi jigīṣatām, maunaṁ caivāsmi guhyānāṁ jñānaṁ jñānavatām aham.

Meaning

"Among those who chastise, I am the rod of punishment; among those who seek victory, I am statesmanship; among secrets, I am silence; among the wise, I am wisdom."

Explanation

Even restraint, silence, and quiet wisdom hold as much sacred power as louder, more visible forms of strength.

Today's Life Lesson

Value today's quiet moments of silence and restraint as much as any visible achievement.

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