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 30
Verse 30
The Yoga of Divine Glories
Among the Daityas I am the devoted Prahlada, among subduers I am time, among beasts I am the lion, and among birds I am Garuda.
Context & Meaning
Among the demonic Daityas: Prahlada — the great devotee who could not be destroyed even by his own demon father, whose love for Vishnu burned through every trial. Among all that conquers: Time — the great leveler that subdues everything. Among animals: the lion — sovereign of the forest. Among birds: Garuda — the divine eagle, vehicle of Vishnu, the king of all birds.
Scholar Commentaries
1 commentary · Public domainMadhvacharya
DvaitaPrahlada among the demons is a profound choice. The Divine manifests as supreme devotion even within the realm of those opposed to the Divine. The light of bhakti is so great that it shines even in the darkest places.