श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता १०.१० — तेषां सततयुक्तानां — Word-by-Word Meaning
श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता १०.१० — तेषां सततयुक्तानां
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
तेषाम्
teṣhām
to them
सतत-युक्तानाम्
satata-yuktānām
to those ever steadfast, constantly united with Me
भजताम्
bhajatām
who worship, who engage in devotion
प्रीति-पूर्वकम्
prīti-pūrvakam
with love, lovingly
ददामि
dadāmi
I give, I bestow
बुद्धि-योगम्
buddhi-yogam
the yoga of discrimination, divine knowledge of the intellect
तम्
tam
that
येन
yena
by which
माम्
mām
to Me
उपयान्ति
upayānti
come, attain, reach
ते
te
they
Complete Translation
उन नित्य मुझसे युक्त हुए और प्रेमपूर्वक मेरा भजन करने वाले भक्तों को, मैं वह बुद्धियोग देता हूँ जिसके द्वारा वे मुझे ही प्राप्त होते हैं।।
Origin & History
Source: Bhagavad Gita Chapter 10, Verse 10
Author: Sage Veda Vyasa (Mahabharata, Bhishma Parva)
Period: Ancient (text compiled c. 5th–2nd century BCE)
In the tenth chapter, Vibhuti Yoga, Krishna reveals his divine glories and the source of all creation. Before describing his infinite manifestations, he assures Arjuna of his loving response to devotion: to those who worship him constantly and with love, he himself grants the inner wisdom (buddhi-yoga) by which they come to him — a luminous promise of grace at the heart of the chapter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main teaching of Bhagavad Gita 10.10?▼
Krishna promises that to those who are ever steadfast and worship him with love, he personally gives buddhi-yoga — the yoga of divine understanding — by which they come to him. It teaches that loving devotion draws down the Lord's grace, which awakens the wisdom that leads to liberation.
What is 'buddhi-yoga' in this verse?▼
Buddhi-yoga is the yoga of the intellect or discriminative wisdom — the inner clarity and spiritual understanding by which one perceives the truth and is drawn toward God. Here, Krishna says he himself bestows this wisdom upon his loving, steadfast devotees.
Does this verse emphasize effort or grace?▼
Both, in harmony. The devotee's part is constant, loving worship (satata-yukta, priti-purvakam); the Lord's response is the gift of guiding wisdom. Sincere devotion invites grace, and grace bestows the understanding that completes the journey to God.
How can I receive the grace described in this verse?▼
By worshipping the Lord with steady love and devotion, free of selfish motive. As your bhakti deepens and becomes constant, the verse promises that the Lord himself will awaken the inner wisdom that leads you to him. Loving remembrance is the key that opens the gift of grace.
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