Bhagavad Gita Chapter 10 Verse 42
भगवद् गीता अध्याय 10 श्लोक 42

अथवा बहुनैतेन किं ज्ञातेन तवार्जुन।
विष्टभ्याहमिदं कृत्स्नमेकांशेन स्थितो जगत्।।10.42।।



English Translation - Swami Gambirananda
10.42 Or, on the other hand, what is the need of your knowing this extensively, O Arjuna? I remain sustaning this whole creation in a special way with a part (of Myself).


English Translation of Ramanuja's Sanskrit Commentary
10.42 What is the use to you of this detailed knowledge taught by Me?  I sustain this universe with an infinitesimal fraction of My power - this universe consisting of sentient and non-sentient entities, whether in effect or causal condition, whether gross or subtle - in such a manner that it does not violate My will in preserving its proper form, existence and various activities. As said by Bhagavan Parasara:  On an infinitesimal fraction of this energy, this universe rests (V. P., 1.9.53).


Transliteration Bhagavad Gita 10.42Athavaa bahunaitena kim jnaatena tavaarjuna;
Vishtabhyaahamidam kritsnamekaamshena sthito jagat.


Word Meanings Bhagavad Gita 10.42athavā—or; bahunā—detailed; etena—by this; kim—what; jñātena tava—can be known by you; arjuna—Arjun; viṣhṭabhya—pervade and support; aham—I; idam—this; kṛitsnam—entire; eka—by one; anśhena—fraction; sthitaḥ—am situated; jagat—creation