Sārathi

Word

bala-vatām

Used in 3 verses of the Bhagavad Gita.

How it is translated

Every verse

  1. 7.11बलं बलवतां चाहं कामरागविवर्जितम्।balaṁ balavatāṁ chāhaṁ kāma-rāga-vivarjitamOf the strong, I am the strength devoid of desire and attachment, and in all beings, I am the desire in accordance with Dharma, O Arjuna.Here: of the strong
  2. 10.36द्यूतं छलयतामस्मि तेजस्तेजस्विनामहम्।dyūtaṁ chhalayatām asmi tejas tejasvinām ahamI am the gambling of the deceitful; I am the splendor of the splendid; I am victory; I am the resolve of the resolute; I am the goodness of the good.Here: of the virtuous
  3. 10.38दण्डो दमयतामस्मि नीतिरस्मि जिगीषताम्।daṇḍo damayatām asmi nītir asmi jigīṣhatāmOf those who punish, I am the scepter; among those who seek victory, I am statesmanship; and among secrets, I am silence; I am knowledge among knowers.Here: in the wise