Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 11.13.39
अहं योगस्य सांख्यस्य सत्यस्यर्तस्य तेजस: ।
परायणं द्विजश्रेष्ठा: श्रिय: कीर्तेर्दमस्य च ॥ ३९ ॥
ahaṁ yogasya sāṅkhyasya
[aham yogasya saankhyasya]
satyasyartasya tejasaḥ
[satyasyartasya tejasah]
parāyaṇaṁ dvija-śreṣṭhāḥ
[paraayanam dvija-shreshthaah]
śriyaḥ kīrter damasya ca
[shriyah keerter damasya cha]
Word-for-word
aham
—
I
yogasya
—
of the yoga system
sāṅkhyasya
—
of the system of analytic philosophy
satyasya
—
of virtuous action
ṛtasya
—
of truthful religious principles
tejasaḥ
—
of power
para-ayaṇam
—
the ultimate shelter
dvija-śreṣṭhāḥ
—
O best of the brāhmaṇas
śriyaḥ
—
of beauty
kīrteḥ
—
of fame
damasya
—
of self-control
ca
—
also.
Blended reading (Sanskrit + English inline)
ahaṁ yogasya sāṅkhyasya
aham
I
yogasya
of the yoga system
sāṅkhyasya
of the system of analytic philosophy
satyasyartasya tejasaḥ
satyasya
of virtuous action
ṛtasya
of truthful religious principles
tejasaḥ
of power
parāyaṇaṁ dvija-śreṣṭhāḥ
para-ayaṇam
the ultimate shelter
dvija-śreṣṭhāḥ
O best of the brāhmaṇas
śriyaḥ
of beauty
śriyaḥ kīrter damasya ca
kīrteḥ
of fame
damasya
of self-control
ca
also.
O best of the brāhmaṇas, please know that I am the supreme shelter of the yoga system, analytic philosophy, virtuous action, truthful religious principles, power, beauty, fame and self-control.
Purport
According to Śrīla Śrīdhara Svāmī, the synonymous words satyasya and ṛtasya refer to, respectively, the proper or virtuous execution of religious principles and a convincing presentation of religion. Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura points out that the sons of Brahmā were struck with wonder at the presentation of the Supreme Personality of Godhead and were thinking, “What wonderful knowledge we have just heard.” The Lord, recognizing their astonishment, spoke this verse to confirm their understanding of Him.
— A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda
Gauḍīya Ācāryas
Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura
Gauḍīya
Translation
O best of the brāhmaṇas! Please know that I am the supreme shelter of the yoga system, analytic philosophy, seeing equally, speaking pleasantly, influence, beauty, fame and self-control.
Seeing that the Kumāras who were thinking “Oh! We have heard some astonishing knowledge!” the Lord then spoke. It will later be said that ṛta means speaking in a pleasing manner and satya means seeing everything equally. (SB 11.19-37-38) Tejaḥ means influence. I am the supreme shelter of all these qualities.
Personal Guidance
The Lord is the supreme shelter of yoga, analytic philosophy, virtuous action, true religion, power, beauty, fame, self-control. Every excellence terminates in Him.
Reflection Questions
- Which of these excellences am I cultivating most, and do I trace it back to Him?
- What would tracing back change?
My note
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