The Yoga of Knowledge and Wisdom

Krishna continues describing His manifestations. 'Puṇyo gandhaḥ pṛthivyāṁ'—I am the pure fragrance of the earth. 'Tejaś cāsmi vibhāvasau'—I am the brilliance in fire. 'Jīvanaṁ sarva-bhūteṣu'—I am the life in all living beings. 'Tapaś cāsmi tapasviṣu'—I am the penance of ascetics. This verse shows Krishna manifesting in earth's fragrance, fire's brilliance, life itself, and spiritual practice. He's not just present in these—He is their essence. Earth's fragrance, fire's light, life force, spiritual discipline—all are Krishna manifesting. This connects to verse 7.8's teaching and continues the revelation of divine manifestations.