Chapter 10, Verse 35
बृहतसाम तथा साम्नां गायत्री छन्दसामहम् | मासानां मार्गशीर्षोऽहमृतूनां कुसुमाकर: ॥35॥
bṛhat-sāma tathā sāmnāṁ gāyatrī chandasām aham | māsānāṁ mārga-śīrṣo ’ham ṛtūnāṁ kusumākaraḥ
"Of the hymns in the Sama Veda I am the Brhat-sama; of poetic meters I am the Gayatri. Of months I am Margasirsa (November-December), and of seasons I am flower-bearing Spring."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 10.35 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 10.35 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
Lord Krishna continues to reveal His vibhuti (opulences). He identifies with the Brhat-sama, the most melodious and significant chant of the Sama Veda. He is the Gayatri meter, which is the foundational meter of the most sacred Vedic prayer for intellectual illumination. By identifying with the month of Margashirsha, He highlights a time of balance, harvest, and perfect climate. Finally, as Kusumakara (Spring), He represents the peak of natural beauty, vitality, and the cyclic renewal of life, indicating that the Divine is found in the most exquisite and harmonious aspects of existence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 10.35?
Of the hymns in the Sama Veda I am the Brhat-sama; of poetic meters I am the Gayatri. Of months I am Margasirsa (November-December), and of seasons I am flower-bearing Spring.