The Yoga of Divine Glories

Krishna continues enumerating manifestations in sages, words, sacrifices, and nature. 'Maharṣīṇāṁ bhṛgur ahaṁ'—among great sages, I am Bhrigu, one of the seven great sages. 'Girām asmy ekam akṣaram'—among words, I am the single syllable 'Om'. Om is the primordial sound, the essence of all mantras. 'Yajñānāṁ japa-yajño 'smi'—among sacrifices, I am the sacrifice of silent repetition (japa). Japa is the internal, silent repetition of the divine name. 'Sthāvarāṇāṁ himālayaḥ'—among immovable things, I am the Himalayas. This verse shows Krishna as the best in wisdom (Bhrigu), sound (Om), practice (japa), and stability (Himalayas). Each represents the source manifesting as the essence or highest form.