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The Bhagavad Gita by Eknath Easwaran

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╭ chapter ten

compounds I am the dvandva. I am infinite time,

and the sustainer whose face is seen everywhere.

34

I am death, which overcomes all, and the

source of all beings still to be born. I am the

feminine qualities: fame, beauty, perfect speech,

memory, intelligence, loyalty, and forgiveness.

35

Among the hymns of the Sama Veda I am the

Brihat; among poetic meters, the Gayatri. Among

months I am Margashirsha, first of the year; among

seasons I am spring, that brings forth flowers.

36

I am the gambling of the gambler and the

radiance in all that shines. I am effort, I am

victory, and I am the goodness of the virtuous.

37

Among the Vrishnis I am Krishna, and among

the Pandavas I am Arjuna. Among sages I

am Vyasa, and among poets, Ushanas.

38

I am the scepter which metes out punishment, and

the art of statesmanship in those who lead. I am the

silence of the unknown and the wisdom of the wise.

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