Chapter 10, Verse 21
आदित्यानामहं विष्णुर्ज्योतिषां रविरंशुमान् | मरीचिर्मरुतामस्मि नक्षत्राणामहं शशी ॥21॥
ādityānāmahaṃ viṣṇurjyotiṣāṃ raviraṃśumān | marīcirmarutāmasmi nakṣatrāṇāmahaṃ śaśī ||
"Among the Adityas I am Vishnu; among the luminaries, the radiant sun; among the Maruts I am Marichi; among the stars I am the moon."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 10.21 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 10.21 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
In this verse, Lord Krishna begins describing His 'Vibhūtis' (divine opulences). He identifies Himself as the most prominent or essential element within various categories. Among the twelve Adityas (solar deities), He is Vishnu (specifically the Vamana avatar). Among light-giving bodies, He is the radiant Sun, which alone dispels the darkness of the world. Among the Maruts (the deities of wind), He is Marichi, the chief power. Among the celestial bodies in the night sky, He is the Moon, whose singular brilliance far outweighs the collective light of the stars.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 10.21?
Among the Adityas I am Vishnu; among the luminaries, the radiant sun; among the Maruts I am Marichi; among the stars I am the moon.