Srimad Bhagavatam — Ekadasha Skandha, Shloka 18
Vibhūti-yoga in the Bhāgavata: The Lord’s Manifest Opulences and the Discipline of Control
उच्चै:श्रवास्तुरङ्गाणां धातूनामस्मि काञ्चनम् । यम: संयमतां चाहम् सर्पाणामस्मि वासुकि: ॥ १८ ॥
uccaiḥśravās turaṅgāṇāṁ dhātūnām asmi kāñcanam yamaḥ saṁyamatāṁ cāham sarpāṇām asmi vāsukiḥ
گھوڑوں میں میں اُچّیَہ شْرَوا ہوں اور دھاتوں میں میں کانچن، یعنی سونا ہوں۔ روکنے اور سزا دینے والوں میں میں یمراج ہوں، اور سانپوں میں میں واسُکی ہوں۔
FAQs
This verse teaches that Krishna can be recognized through the most eminent representatives of each category—like Uccaiḥśravā among horses, gold among metals, Yama among controllers, and Vāsuki among serpents—helping devotees perceive His presence everywhere.
In Canto 11 Chapter 16, Krishna instructs Uddhava on His vibhutis (divine opulences) so that Uddhava—and all seekers—can cultivate constant remembrance by identifying the Lord’s signature in outstanding beings and principles within creation.
Train the mind to remember Krishna by linking everyday excellence to Him—when you see something supremely valuable (like gold), lawful accountability (justice), or extraordinary strength and prominence, consciously offer that perception back to Krishna as His manifestation.