Chapter 10, Verse 30
प्रह्लादश्चास्मि दैत्यानां काल: कलयतामहम् | मृगाणां च मृगेन्द्रोऽहं वैनतेयश्च पक्षिणाम् ॥30॥
prahlādaśh chāsmi daityānāṁ kālaḥ kalayatām aham | mṛigāṇāṁ cha mṛigendro ’haṁ vainateyaśh cha pakṣhiṇām
"Among the demons I am Prahlada, and I am Time among those who reckon. Among animals I am the lion, and among birds I am Garuda (the son of Vinata)."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 10.30 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 10.30 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
In this verse, Lord Krishna continues to describe His divine opulences (Vibhuti) by identifying with the most excellent or powerful entities in various categories. Prahlada, despite being born to a demon king, represents the peak of devotion. Time (Kala) is the ultimate subduer and calculator of all things. The lion (Mrigendra) represents majesty and strength among beasts, while Garuda (Vainateya) represents the height of speed and service among birds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 10.30?
Among the demons I am Prahlada, and I am Time among those who reckon. Among animals I am the lion, and among birds I am Garuda (the son of Vinata).