The Yoga of Divine Glories

Krishna continues enumerating manifestations in purifiers, warriors, fish, and rivers. 'Pavanaḥ pavatām asmi'—among purifiers, I am the wind. Wind purifies and cleanses. 'Rāmaḥ śastrabhṛtām aham'—among wielders of weapons, I am Lord Rama. Rama is the ideal warrior and king. 'Jhaṣāṇāṁ makaraś cāsmi'—among fish, I am the shark, the most powerful. 'Srotasām asmi jāhnavī'—among rivers, I am the Ganges, the most sacred river. This verse shows Krishna as the source of purification (wind), ideal action (Rama), power (shark), and sacredness (Ganges).