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The Gita in 18 days · Lesson 10 of 18

Sparks of something greater

In chapter 10, Arjuna asks Krishna how he can recognize God in the world. Krishna gives a long list of examples: among mountains, he is Meru, the sacred mountain; among rivers, the holy Ganga; among lights, the shining sun.

Then he sums it all up. Whatever is glorious, good, beautiful or powerful anywhere, he says, comes from just a small spark of his splendor.

This gives us a new way to see everyday moments. A beautiful sunset is a spark. A song that gives you chills is a spark. So is a great athlete's skill, a doctor's careful hands, or a kind word from a stranger.

So when something takes your breath away, you can stop for a moment and remember: this is a tiny glimpse of something much greater.

It also means your own talents are sparks too. If you are good at drawing, math, caring for people or making others laugh, that gift is a small piece of something divine.

That can make us humble and grateful at the same time. The talent is real, and it is also a gift.

यद्यद्विभूतिमत्सत्त्वं श्रीमदूर्जितमेव वा। तत्तदेवावगच्छ त्वं मम तेजोंऽशसंभवम् ॥

yad yad vibhūtimat sattvaṁ śhrīmad ūrjitam eva vā tat tad evāvagachchha tvaṁ mama tejo ’nśha-sambhavam

Whatsoever is glorious, good, beautiful, and mighty, understand thou that to go forth from a fragment of My splendour.

In plain words: Krishna says that anything great, good, beautiful or powerful comes from just a small spark of his glory.

Bhagavad Gita 10.41

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