अनन्तश्चास्मि नागानां वरुणो यादसामहम् | पितृणामर्यमा चास्मि यम: संयमतामहम् || 29 || |
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Lord Krishna continues to reveal his divine manifestations, representing his presence and significance in various forms and beings.
Ananta: Lord Krishna states that among the nagas (serpents), he is Ananta. Ananta is a significant serpent in Hindu mythology and is often depicted as the infinite serpent on which Lord Vishnu rests. Ananta represents eternity, infinity, and the cosmic serpent. By identifying himself with Ananta, Lord Krishna signifies his connection to the eternal and boundless nature of existence.
Varuna: Lord Krishna declares that among the aquatic beings, he is Varuna. Varuna is a Vedic deity associated with water, oceans, and the celestial waters. He is considered the god of the cosmic waters and is associated with the maintenance and regulation of natural order. By associating himself with Varuna, Lord Krishna symbolizes his connection to the vast and life-sustaining powers of water and the divine principles of cosmic order.
Aryama: Lord Krishna reveals that among the ancestors, he is Aryama. Aryama is a deity associated with the ancestors and the realm of the departed souls. He represents the righteous ancestors and is considered one of the twelve Adityas (solar deities). By identifying himself with Aryama, Lord Krishna signifies his association with the ancestral lineage, the preservation of family traditions, and the reverence for the departed souls.
Yama: Lord Krishna states that among the controllers, he is Yama. Yama is the god of death and the lord of the underworld in Hindu mythology. He is responsible for maintaining the cosmic order by enforcing the laws of karma and overseeing the transition of souls after death. By associating himself with Yama, Lord Krishna symbolizes his connection to the divine justice and the cosmic cycle of life, death, and rebirth.
Through these divine manifestations, Lord Krishna highlights his association with different aspects of existence, including the infinite nature of Ananta, the life-sustaining power of water represented by Varuna, the reverence for ancestors represented by Aryama, and the cosmic law of karma represented by Yama. These manifestations signify Lord Krishna’s presence and influence in various realms and aspects of the universe.