Illustration for Bhagavad Gita chapter 10 verse 5
Chapter 10 · Vibhuti Yoga

Divine Origin · Where Virtue Comes From

अहिंसा समता तुष्टिस्तपो दानं यशोऽयशः । भवन्ति भावा भूतानां मत्त एव पृथग्विधाः ॥

ahiṁsā samatā tuṣṭis tapo dānaṁ yaśo'yaśaḥ, bhavanti bhāvā bhūtānāṁ matta eva pṛthagvidhāḥ.

Meaning

"Non-violence, equanimity, contentment, austerity, charity, fame, and infamy—all these various qualities of beings arise from Me alone."

Explanation

Every virtue you strive to cultivate ultimately points back to the same single source you're seeking to know.

Today's Life Lesson

When you practice kindness or contentment today, know you're touching something larger than yourself.

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