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Shri Krishna is Bhrigu, Om and Himalayas

महर्षीणां भृगुरहं गिरामस्म्येकमक्षरम् |
यज्ञानां जपयज्ञोऽस्मि स्थावराणां हिमालय: || 10.25||

maharṣhīṇāṁ bhṛigur ahaṁ girām asmyekam akṣharam
yajñānāṁ japa-yajño ’smi sthāvarāṇāṁ himālayaḥ|| 25||

Shloka Translation
BG – Ch. 10- Ver. 25:

Among the great seers, I am Bhrigu, and among the sounds, I am the transcendental Om. Know Me to be the repeating of the Holy Name among chants, and the Himalayas among immovable objects.

Explanation

Everything in the universe is God’s glory, both manifest and unmanifest, but the most notable among them are singled out for notice as his richness. Bhrigu stands out among the sages of the cosmic planes of existence. Wisdom, splendour, and devotion are all attributes he possesses.

Worshippers of God in his formless aspect enjoy meditating on the vibration “Om,” which is another of God’s vibhtis. It is stated that the Gayatri mantra was revealed from the monosyllabic “Om,” and that the Vedas were disclosed from the Gayatri mantra. The Himalayas are a mountain range in India’s northwestern corner.

They have generated spiritual amazement and wonder in billions of believers for millennia. Their setting, seclusion, and atmosphere are suitable to the practise of austerities for spiritual advancement. As a result, many great sages live in their subtle bodies in the Himalayas, practicing penance for their own growth and the sake of humanity.

The act of committing ourselves to the Supreme is known as yajna. The chanting of God’s holy names is the most basic of all yajna. This is known as japa yajna, or the devotional repetition of God’s divine names as a sacrifice. A number of rules apply to the performance of ritualistic yajnas, all of which must be properly fulfilled. There are no regulations in japa yajna, however. It is more purifying than other types of yajnas and can be performed anywhere and at any time. The chanting of God’s names has become even more important in this age of Kali.

Verse & what we can learn

Ishvara’s incarnation, according to Shri Krishna, is the great sage Bhrigu, the greatest among the great sages. Shri Krishna then claims that the word Om, which is made up of only one letter, is the most important of all the utterances or uttered words. Shri Krishna claims that singing a mantra, also known as japa, is the most important practise.

Because there are no such prerequisites, the japa ritual is simple. It can even be done by someone who is not in good physical shape or who is bedridden. The Himalayas, or “abode of snow,” are the world’s highest and most enormous mountain range. According to Shri Krishna, the Himalayas are the most visible manifestation of Ishvara among the world’s immobile objects.

To acquire knowledge and to implement that knowledge in life one needs to be mentally and physically active and healthy and for that daily meditation is a great tool.

There are various types of meditation like Buddhist meditation, heartfulness meditation, mindfulness meditation, meditation for stress, and each meditation benefits are countless. There is also numerous meditation techniques for beginners which help in practicing daily meditation so go ahead and start your journey towards a peaceful and balanced life.

In the next Shloka Shri Krishna tells Arjuna what and who is he among trees, celestial sages, Gandharvas and the siddhas.

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