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Bhagavad Gita 10.20
In the Gita's vision, the sacred lives in your own heart. You carry something precious within you.
Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 10, Verse 20
अहमात्मा गुडाकेश सर्वभूताशयस्थितः।
अहमादिश्च मध्यं च भूतानामन्त एव च॥
aham ātmā guḍākeśa sarva-bhūtāśaya-sthitaḥ
aham ādiś ca madhyaṁ ca bhūtānām anta eva ca
Translation
I am the self, Arjuna, seated in the hearts of all beings. I am the beginning, the middle and the end of all beings.
हिन्दी भावार्थ
हे गुडाकेश, मैं सब प्राणियों के हृदय में स्थित आत्मा हूँ। मैं ही सब प्राणियों का आदि, मध्य और अंत हूँ।
In simple words Interpretation
In the Gita's vision, the sacred lives in your own heart. You carry something precious within you.
Context
Krishna begins describing his presence throughout creation — starting with the heart of every being.
When this may help
When you feel empty, unworthy, or disconnected from yourself.
Reflection question
When did you last feel connected to something deeper within yourself?
A small practice
Place your hand on your heart for ten slow breaths.
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