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Chapter 10 • Verse 6
The Yoga of Divine Glories
MEANING & CONTEXT
Krishna reveals that the great sages and Manus (progenitors of humanity) arose from Him. 'Maharṣayaḥ sapta pūrve'—the seven great sages of ancient times. 'Catvāro manavaḥ'—the four Manus. These weren't just created by Krishna—they were 'mad-bhāvā mānasā jātā'—born from My mind, from My nature. They possess powers like Krishna's because they arose from Him. 'Yeṣām loka imāḥ prajāḥ'—from them, these creatures have been born in this world. This shows the continuity: Krishna is the source of the great sages and Manus, who in turn are the source of all creatures. When you recognize this, you see differently: not seeing yourself as separate from the source, but recognizing the source manifesting through the lineage of sages and Manus.
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How this ancient wisdom applies to your daily life
Key Takeaway
This verse reveals that the great sages and Manus—the progenitors of humanity—arose from Krishna's mind. When you recognize the source in lineage, you see differently. You're not seeing yourself as separate from the source—you're recognizing the source manifesting through the lineage of sages and Manus. This transforms how you see your heritage: not as separate from the source, but as manifestations of the source. The question isn't whether you're connected to the lineage—it's whether you recognize the source manifesting through it.
Personal Reflection
Where are you seeing yourself as separate from the source? Do you recognize the source manifesting through your lineage? How does recognizing the source in lineage change how you see your heritage?
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