Lord Krishna

Lord Krishna

Divine Teacher

The Supreme Lord, the charioteer and divine guide of Arjuna. Krishna delivers the eternal wisdom of the Gita, revealing the nature of the soul, duty, and the path to liberation.

Speaking: Chapter 10, Verse 21

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Verse 21

The Yoga of Divine Glories

Of the Adityas I am Vishnu; of lights I am the radiant sun; of the Maruts I am Marichi; and among the stars I am the moon.

Context & Meaning

The catalogue of divine glories begins. Among the solar deities: Vishnu — the all-pervading. Among lights: the sun — the supreme luminary. Among the storm-gods: Marichi — the swiftest. Among the stars: the moon — the sovereign of the night sky. In each domain, the Supreme is the most excellent, the most powerful, the most radiant representative.