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Chapter 10 • Verse 37
The Yoga of Divine Glories
MEANING & CONTEXT
Krishna continues enumerating manifestations in families, warriors, sages, and poets. 'Vṛṣṇīnāṁ vāsudevo 'smi'—among the Vrishnis, I am Vasudeva. Vasudeva is Krishna's father, but here Krishna identifies Himself as Vasudeva, showing that He is the source even of His own family. 'Pāṇḍavānāṁ dhanañjayaḥ'—among the Pandavas, I am Dhananjaya (Arjuna). Arjuna is the best warrior among the Pandavas. 'Munīnām apy ahaṁ vyāsaḥ'—among sages, I am Vyasa. Vyasa is the compiler of the Vedas and the Mahabharata. 'Kavīnām uśanā kaviḥ'—among poets, I am Ushana (Shukracharya). Ushana is the preceptor of the demons and a great poet. This verse shows Krishna as the source in families (Vasudeva), warriors (Arjuna), sages (Vyasa), and poets (Ushana).
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Key Takeaway
This verse reveals that Krishna is Vasudeva among Vrishnis (family), Arjuna among Pandavas (warrior), Vyasa among sages (wisdom), and Ushana among poets (creativity). When you recognize the source in family, warriors, sages, and poets, you see differently. You don't see family, warriors, sages, or poets as separate from the source—you recognize the source manifesting as the best in each category. The question isn't whether these exist—it's whether you recognize the source in them. When you recognize the source in family and excellence, you see the source as Vasudeva, Arjuna, Vyasa, and Ushana.
Personal Reflection
Where are you recognizing the source in family, warriors, sages, or poets? Do you see Vasudeva, Arjuna, Vyasa, or Ushana as manifestations of the source? How does recognizing the source in these change how you see them?
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