
Lord Krishna
Divine TeacherThe 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 23
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Verse 23
The Yoga of Divine Glories
Of all the Rudras I am Lord Shiva; of the Yakshas and Rakshasas I am the Lord of wealth, Kuvera; of the Vasus I am fire; and of mountains I am Meru.
Context & Meaning
Among the Rudras: Shiva — the great destroyer and bestower of grace. Among the wealth-spirits: Kuvera — the lord of all riches. Among the eight Vasus: fire (Pavaka) — the purifying, transforming force. Among mountains: Meru — the cosmic axis, the golden peak at the center of the universe. The greatest of every category.