Chapter 10: Vibhūti-yoga: Verse 38
दण्डो दमयतामस्मि नीतिरस्मि जिगीषताम् ।
मौनं चैवास्मि गुह्यानां ज्ञानं ज्ञानवतामहम् ॥
daṇḍo damayatām-asmi nītir-asmi jigīṣatām
maunaṃ caivāsmi guhyānāṃ jñānaṃ jñānavatām-aham – 10.38
Of enforcers of discipline and order, I (the Supreme) am the rod of chastisement. Among aspirants of victory, I am justice and propriety. Of secrets, I am Silence. Of knowledgeable people, I am knowledge itself.
Chapter 10: Vibhūti-yoga - Verse 38
Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha
Despite the great power of thinking and sharing, humans cannot live as a society without enforcement of law and order, which makes the rod of punishment indispensable. One has to see the Supreme in it.
Victory gained by mere force will not be lasting. Real watchword for lasting victory is justice and propriety. Human conscience will verily submit only to their dictate. The earlier leaders recognize this the better.
Silence is the best way of keeping a secret. Any visible move of offence or defence in this regard will only weaken and tend to divulge it.
The real greatness of the wise is the wisdom they possess and employ judiciously. A word of wisdom is capable of overwhelming the effects of many unwise actions and counsels!
