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 25

Verse 25

The Yoga of Divine Glories

Of the great sages I am Bhrigu; of vibrations I am the transcendental Om; of sacrifices I am the chanting of the holy names, and of immovable things I am the Himalayas.

Context & Meaning

Among the great sages: Bhrigu — the eldest, most powerful. Among all sounds and vibrations: Om — the primordial syllable of the universe. Among all sacrifices: japa (silent repetition of the divine name) — considered the highest form of worship. Among immovable things: the Himalayas — eternal, towering, a symbol of permanence and the spiritual quest.

Scholar Commentaries

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Ramanujacharya

Vishishtadvaita

That japa — the quiet repetition of God's name — is declared the highest sacrifice is extraordinary. The humblest practice available to any person, anywhere, at any time, is declared to be the supreme form of worship. This democratizes the sacred entirely.