The Yoga of Divine Glories

Arjuna acknowledges that only Krishna knows Himself. 'Svayam evātmanātmānaṁ vettha'—indeed, You alone know Yourself by Your own internal potency. Krishna knows Himself through His own divine power—not through external means, but through His own nature. 'Puruṣottama'—O Supreme Person. 'Bhūta-bhāvana'—origin of all beings. 'Bhūteśa'—Lord of all beings. 'Deva-deva'—God of gods. 'Jagat-pate'—Lord of the universe. Arjuna acknowledges Krishna with multiple epithets, recognizing His supreme position. This verse emphasizes that Krishna's self-knowledge is complete and comes from within—He doesn't need external validation or understanding. He knows Himself perfectly through His own nature.