Chapter 10, Verse 27
उच्चै:श्रवसमश्वानां विद्धि माममृतोद्भवम् | ऐरावतं गजेन्द्राणां नराणां च नराधिपम् ॥27॥
uccaiḥśravasam aśvānāṁ viddhi mām amṛtodbhavam | airāvataṁ gajendrāṇāṁ narāṇāṁ ca narādhipam
"Among horses, know Me to be Uccaiḥśravas, born of nectar; Airāvata among the lordly elephants; and among men, the King of men."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 10.27 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 10.27 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
Lord Krishna continues to describe His 'Vibhuti' (Divine Opulences) by identifying with the pinnacle of each species. Uccaiḥśravas is the celestial white horse that emerged during the 'Samudra Manthan' (churning of the ocean), symbolizing speed and purity. Airāvata, the multi-tusked white elephant of Indra, represents majesty and strength. By comparing Himself to a King (Narādhipam), Krishna emphasizes that the power to lead, protect, and maintain order is a direct manifestation of His divine energy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 10.27?
Among horses, know Me to be Uccaiḥśravas, born of nectar; Airāvata among the lordly elephants; and among men, the King of men.