The Yoga of Divine Glories

Krishna continues enumerating manifestations in power, strategy, silence, and wisdom. 'Daṇḍo damayatām asmi'—among those who wield power, I am the scepter. The scepter represents the power to maintain order. 'Nītir asmi jigīṣatām'—among those who seek victory, I am strategy. Strategy is what leads to victory. 'Maunaṁ caivāsmi guhyānām'—among secrets, I am silence. Silence is the best way to keep secrets. 'Jñānaṁ jñānavatām aham'—among the wise, I am wisdom. Wisdom is the highest knowledge. This verse shows Krishna as the source of power (scepter), victory (strategy), secrecy (silence), and wisdom.