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Chapter 10 • Verse 13
The Yoga of Divine Glories
MEANING & CONTEXT
Arjuna reinforces his acknowledgment by citing the great sages who have recognized Krishna's divinity. 'Āhus tvām ṛṣayaḥ sarve'—all the sages proclaim You. 'Devarṣir nāradaḥ'—Narada, the divine sage. 'Asitaḥ devalaḥ vyāsaḥ'—Asita, Devala, and Vyasa. These are among the greatest sages in the tradition. Arjuna cites them to show that his recognition isn't just his own—it's confirmed by the greatest authorities. 'Svayaṁ caiva bravīṣi me'—now You Yourself are declaring it to me. This is profound: Arjuna recognizes that Krishna Himself is confirming what the sages have proclaimed. The sages proclaimed it, and now Krishna is directly declaring it. This validates Arjuna's recognition: he's not imagining it—it's confirmed by both the sages and Krishna Himself.
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Key Takeaway
This verse reveals that Arjuna's recognition is confirmed by the great sages and by Krishna Himself. When you recognize the source, your recognition is validated by both authorities and the source itself. This isn't just your own understanding—it's confirmed by those who have recognized it before you, and by the source directly. The question isn't whether you're the first to recognize it—it's whether you recognize it. When you recognize the source, your recognition is validated by the lineage of those who have recognized it, and by the source itself.
Personal Reflection
Where are you recognizing the source? Is your recognition confirmed by authorities or the source itself? How does knowing that others have recognized it before you validate your recognition?
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