The Yoga of Divine Glories

Krishna continues enumerating manifestations in various roles and elements. 'Purodhasāṁ ca mukhyaṁ māṁ viddhi pārtha bṛhaspatim'—among priests, O Arjuna, know Me to be the chief, Brihaspati. Brihaspati is the guru of the gods, the teacher of wisdom. 'Senānīnām ahaṁ skandaḥ'—among generals, I am Skanda (Kartikeya), the commander-in-chief of the gods. 'Sarasām asmi sāgaraḥ'—among bodies of water, I am the ocean. This verse shows Krishna as the best in guidance (Brihaspati among priests), leadership (Skanda among generals), and vastness (ocean among waters). Each represents the source manifesting as excellence in different roles and elements.