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Krishna’s natureChapter 10 · The Opulence of the Absolute
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Bhagavad-gītā As It Is · Text 10.23

Krishna’s divine opulences and manifestations

रुद्राणां शङ्करश्चास्मि वित्तेशो यक्षरक्षसाम् ।

वसूनां पावकश्चास्मि मेरु: शिखरिणामहम् ॥ २३ ॥

rudrāṇāṁ śaṅkaraś cāsmi

vitteśo yakṣa-rakṣasām

vasūnāṁ pāvakaś cāsmi

meruḥ śikhariṇām aham

Translation

Of all the Rudras I am Lord Śiva, of the Yakṣas and Rākṣasas I am the Lord of wealth [Kuvera], of the Vasus I am fire [Agni], and of mountains I am Meru.

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Understand it

What this verse is saying, and where it sits in the story.

Representations of the Supreme Lord

  1. 1The Lord says He is Śiva among Rudras, Kuvera among Yakṣas and Rākṣasas, fire among Vasus, and Meru among mountains.
  2. 2Śiva is foremost among eleven Rudras and is the Supreme Lord’s incarnation in charge of the mode of ignorance. Kuvera, the demigods’ treasurer, represents the Supreme Lord.
  3. 3Meru is a mountain famous for its rich natural resources.

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Chapter 10, The Opulence of the Absolute: krishna’s divine opulences and manifestations.

What it teaches

Theme summary

Recognize Kṛṣṇa as the source of all.

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Key ideas in this verse

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Key ideas: bhagavān, vibhūti.

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What does BG 10.23 establish in Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport, and how does it connect to krishna’s nature?

Practice

Notice something excellent and see it as His opulence.

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Related verses

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