Chapter 10 • Verse 37
वृष्णीनां वासुदेवोऽस्मि पाण्डवानां धनञ्जयः। मुनीनामप्यहं व्यासः कवीनामुशना कविः॥
vṛiṣhṇīnāṁ vāsudevo 'smi pāṇḍavānāṁ dhanañjayaḥ munīnām apy ahaṁ vyāsaḥ kavīnām uśhanā kaviḥ
Meaning
Of the Vrishnis, I am Krishna (Vasudeva); of the Pandavas, I am Arjuna; of sages, I am Vyasa; of poets, Ushana.
Among Vrishnis, Krishna Himself! Among Pandavas, Arjuna sitting right there listening! Krishna includes His friend as His own manifestation. Among sages, Vyasa who compiled all Vedic literature; among poets, the brilliant Ushana. The Divine includes and honors His devotees.
Strength Reflection
"I too can become a manifestation of the Divine through devotion and excellence."
Devotional Surrender
Lord, You honor Arjuna as Your manifestation. May I too manifest You.