Chapter 10, Verse 6
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 10.6 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
Lord Krishna explains the cosmic genealogy of the universe. He identifies himself as the ultimate source of the primary progenitors of humanity. This includes the 'Sapta Rishis' (Seven Sages: Marichi, Angira, Atri, Pulastya, Pulaha, Kratu, and Vasishtha), and the 'Four Manus' (often interpreted as the four original progenitors or the four Kumars: Sanaka, Sanandana, Sanatana, and Sanat-kumara who preceded them). These beings were 'mānasā jātā'—born from the mind of Brahma, who himself originated from Vishnu (an expansion of Krishna). Because they originate from the Lord's thought and essence ('mad-bhāvā'), they are empowered with divine qualities to populate and administer the universe. This establishes Krishna as the 'Prapitāmaha' or the great-grandfather of all living beings.