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Chapter 10 • Verse 35
The Yoga of Divine Glories
MEANING & CONTEXT
Krishna continues enumerating manifestations in hymns, meters, months, and seasons. 'Bṛhatsāma tathā sāmnām'—among the hymns of the Sama Veda, I am the Brihat-sama. The Brihat-sama is the most important hymn. 'Gāyatrī chandasām aham'—among meters, I am the Gayatri. The Gayatri meter is the most sacred and powerful meter. 'Māsānāṁ mārgaśīrṣo 'ham'—among months, I am Margashirsha. Margashirsha (November-December) is considered auspicious. 'Ṛtūnāṁ kusumākaraḥ'—among seasons, I am the flower-bearing spring. Spring is the season of renewal and beauty. This verse shows Krishna as the source of the best hymns (Brihat-sama), the most sacred meter (Gayatri), the auspicious month (Margashirsha), and the beautiful season (spring).
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Key Takeaway
This verse reveals that Krishna is the Brihat-sama among hymns (sacred music), the Gayatri among meters (sacred rhythm), Margashirsha among months (auspicious time), and spring among seasons (beauty). When you recognize the source in sacred hymns, meters, time, and beauty, you see differently. You don't see hymns, meters, months, or seasons as separate from the source—you recognize the source manifesting as the best hymns, the most sacred meter, the auspicious month, and the beautiful season. The question isn't whether these exist—it's whether you recognize the source in them. When you recognize the source in sacred hymns and time, you see the source as the Brihat-sama, Gayatri, Margashirsha, and spring.
Personal Reflection
Where are you recognizing the source in sacred hymns, meters, time, or beauty? Do you see the Brihat-sama, Gayatri, Margashirsha, or spring as manifestations of the source? How does recognizing the source in these change how you see them?
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