Bhagavad Gita 10.25 — Maharshinam Bhrigur Aham — Word-by-Word Meaning
श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता १०.२५ — महर्षीणां भृगुरहम्
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
महर्षीणाम्
mahā-ṛiṣhīṇām
among the great seers
भृगुः
bhṛiguḥ
Bhrigu
अहम्
aham
I
गिराम्
girām
amongst words and chants
अस्मि
asmi
I am
एकम् अक्षरम्
ekam akṣharam
the one syllable Om
यज्ञानाम्
yajñānām
of sacrifices
जपयज्ञः
japa-yajñaḥ
the sacrifice of silent repetition of God's names
अस्मि
asmi
I am
स्थावराणाम्
sthāvarāṇām
amongst immovable things
हिमालयः
himālayaḥ
the Himalayas
Complete Translation
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.
Origin & History
Source: Bhagavad Gita Chapter 10, Verse 25
Author: Sage Veda Vyasa (Mahabharata, Bhishma Parva)
Period: 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main message of Bhagavad Gita 10.25?▼
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.
Why is this verse special for those who chant mantras?▼
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.
What is 'ekam aksharam', the one syllable?▼
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.
How can I use this verse in daily life?▼
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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