रसोऽहमप्सु कौन्तेय प्रभास्मि शशिसूर्ययो: | प्रणव: सर्ववेदेषु शब्द: खे पौरुषं नृषु || 8 || |
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“O Arjuna, I am the essence in water, the light of the sun and the moon, the sacred syllable Om in all the Vedas, the sound in space, and the power in humans.”
Commentary: Lord Krishna reveals some of His divine manifestations and attributes to Arjuna. He identifies Himself as the fundamental essence and source behind various aspects of creation.
He is the subtle essence that gives water its unique nourishing properties. He is present in the most basic and essential element of life, emphasizing His all-pervading nature and significance.
Krishna identifies Himself as the radiant light present in both the sun and the moon. He is the illuminating force that provides light and life to the world. This highlights His divine and cosmic nature as the source of all energy and vitality in the universe.
He is the sacred syllable “Om” present in all Vedic mantras. Om is considered the primordial sound symbolizing the ultimate reality or Brahman. By identifying Himself with Om, Krishna asserts His transcendental and divine nature as the ultimate truth and essence of all creation.
Krishna states that He is the subtle sound that exists in the ether, the space that surrounds us. Ether is the subtlest element, and Krishna is present in the vibrations and sounds that permeate the cosmos. Additionally, He identifies Himself as the courage and strength present in all living beings, emphasizing His support and empowerment to face life’s challenges.
The verse highlights His omnipresence, omnipotence, and divine nature, establishing Him as the supreme and all-encompassing reality.