BG 10.36 Chalayatam Sami dyutam

 The phrase you’re referring to is from Chapter 10, Verse 36 of the Bhagavad Gita.

The full Sanskrit line is:

छलयतामस्मि द्यूतम्

chalayatām asmi dyūtam

Correct Transliteration

Chhalayatasmi dyūtam (more precisely: chalayatām asmi dyūtam)

Word-by-word Meaning

• छलयताम् (chalayatām) – among those who deceive / among cheats
• अस्मि (asmi) – I am
• द्यूतम् (dyūtam) – gambling

Full Meaning of BG 10.36

Krishna says:

“Among those who practice deception, I am gambling.”

Deeper Explanation

In Chapter 10 (Vibhuti Yoga), Lord Krishna describes His divine manifestations in various aspects of existence. When He says “Among deceivers, I am gambling,” He is not praising dishonesty. Instead, He is expressing that:

• The power, skill, and captivating force within gambling also comes from Him.
• Even powerful, morally neutral or dangerous forces derive their potency from the Divine.
• God is the underlying energy behind all abilities — even those that can be misused.

If you’d like, I can also provide the full verse (10.36) with translation and commentary.