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ශ්රීමද්භගවද්ගීතා 10.25 — මහර්ෂීණාං භෘගුරහම්

Bhagavad Gita 10.25 — Maharshinam Bhrigur Aham in Sinhala · සිංහල

🕉️ hindu·📿 11× repetitions·🕐 Morning meditation, or before beginning any session of japa (mantra repetition)·📜 Bhagavad Gita Chapter 10, Verse 25
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हिन्दी / देवनागरीతెలుగుதமிழ்ಕನ್ನಡമലയാളംગુજરાતીবাংলাଓଡ଼ିଆਪੰਜਾਬੀEnglishසිංහල𑌗𑍍𑌰𑌨𑍍𑌥

Origin & Story

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 10, Verse 25 · Sage Veda Vyasa (Mahabharata, Bhishma Parva) · Ancient (text compiled c. 5th–2nd century BCE)

In the tenth chapter, the Yoga of Divine Glories (Vibhuti Yoga), Krishna reveals the foremost of his manifestations throughout creation. Here he turns to the realm of sound, sacrifice and steadfastness — exalting Om, the sacrifice of japa, and the Himalayas — so that Arjuna and all seekers may know that the loving repetition of the Name is the very highest form of worship.

✦ As told in scripture

Saints of the chanting traditions have long pointed to this verse as proof that the simple, constant repetition of God's Name surpasses every grand ritual; many testify that taking refuge in japa, with this assurance from Krishna's own lips, carried them across difficulties that elaborate ceremonies could not.

The Mantra

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මහර්ෂීණාං භෘගුරහං ගිරාමස්ම්යේකමක්ෂරම්. යජ්ඤානාං ජපයජ්ඤෝ(අ)ස්මි ස්ථාවරාණාං හිමාලයඃ..

maharṣhīṇāṁ bhṛigur ahaṁ girām asmyekam akṣharam yajñānāṁ japa-yajño ’smi sthāvarāṇāṁ himālayaḥ

Meaning:Among the great sages, I am Bhrigu; among words, I am the one syllable (Om); among sacrifices, I am the sacrifice of silent repetition (japa); and among immovable things, I am the Himalayas.

Word-by-Word Meaning

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මහර්ෂීණාම්🔊mahā-ṛiṣhīṇāmamong the great seers
භෘගුඃ🔊bhṛiguḥBhrigu
අහම්🔊ahamI
ගිරාම්🔊girāmamongst words and chants
අස්මි🔊asmiI am
ඒකම් අක්ෂරම්🔊ekam akṣharamthe one syllable Om
යජ්ඤානාම්🔊yajñānāmof sacrifices
ජපයජ්ඤඃ🔊japa-yajñaḥthe sacrifice of silent repetition of God's names
අස්මි🔊asmiI am
ස්ථාවරාණාම්🔊sthāvarāṇāmamongst immovable things
හිමාලයඃ🔊himālayaḥthe Himalayas

Benefits of Chanting Bhagavad Gita 10.25 — Maharshinam Bhrigur Aham

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Declares japa (mantra repetition) to be the highest of all sacrifices — a great encouragement to chanters

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Exalts the sacred syllable Om as the foremost of all words and the form of the Lord

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Deepens devotion by linking the practice of chanting directly to God's own glory

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Inspires steadiness and aspiration through the image of the unshakable Himalayas

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Honours the great sages, kindling reverence for the lineage of spiritual wisdom

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Brings the chanter confidence that silent, loving repetition is supremely pleasing to God

How to Chant Bhagavad Gita 10.25 — Maharshinam Bhrigur Aham

Repetitions11times
Best TimeMorning meditation, or before beginning any session of japa (mantra repetition)

Chant this verse as a preface to your own japa, taking heart from Krishna's words that 'among sacrifices I am the sacrifice of japa.' Dwell on 'ekam aksharam' — the one syllable Om — and feel the Lord present in the very act of repetition. Let the steadiness of the Himalayas inspire an unwavering, peaceful mind as you settle into your practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

This page shows the complete Bhagavad Gita 10.25 — Maharshinam Bhrigur Aham written in the Sinhala script — the same Sanskrit/Hindi verses, transliterated character-by-character so you can read and chant comfortably. Tap any line (or the ▶ button) to hear it recited aloud.
Yes — only the script changes; the words and their meaning are the original. The verse-by-verse meaning, benefits and how-to-chant guidance on this page apply exactly the same.
Krishna names himself as Bhrigu among sages, Om among words, japa (silent repetition) among sacrifices, and the Himalayas among immovable things. Most significantly, he declares the sacrifice of japa to be his own glory, exalting mantra repetition as the highest form of worship.
Because Krishna himself says 'yajnanam japa-yajno 'smi' — 'among sacrifices, I am japa.' This places silent, loving repetition of the Divine Name above elaborate rituals, assuring chanters that their practice is supremely dear to God and a direct path to him.
It refers to Om (Pranava), the single imperishable syllable regarded as the seed-sound of all the Vedas and the very name and form of the Supreme. Krishna identifies himself with it, making the chanting of Om a powerful way to commune with the Lord.
Recite it before your daily japa or meditation to remember that your chanting is itself a sacrifice beloved by the Lord. Let the image of the Himalayas steady your posture and mind, and let Om resonate as the direct presence of God within you.

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