Bhagavad Gita 15.12

Verse 12

यदादित्यगतं तेजो जगद्भासयतेऽखिलम् | यच्चन्द्रमसि यच्चाग्नौ तत्तेजो विद्धि मामकम् || १२ ||

Transliteration

yad āditya-gataṁ tejo jagad bhāsayate 'khilam yac candramasi yac cāgnau tat tejo viddhi māmakam

Synonyms

yat—whatever; āditya-gatam—in the sun; tejaḥ—splendor; jagat—universe; bhāsayate—illuminates; akhilam—entire; yat—whatever; candramasi—in the moon; yat—whatever; ca—also; agnau—in fire; tat—that; tejaḥ—splendor; viddhi—know; māmakam—from Me.

Translation

Know that light in the sun which illumines the entire universe, and the light in the moon and fire—all that splendor is from Me.

Multi-Tradition Commentary

Swami Sivananda

Krishna here reveals His cosmic identity: the light of the sun, the cool radiance of the moon, and the warmth of fire are all manifestations of His divine energy. This is not poetic exaggeration but a metaphysical declaration: all energy, all illumination, all warmth in the universe flow from the one Supreme source. Recognizing this transforms mundane perception into sacred contemplation.

Practical Application (Modern Life)

The next time you see sunlight, moonlight, or firelight, practice recognizing the divine presence within that light. This is a contemplative exercise prescribed by the Gita itself. Gradually, this recognition extends—you begin seeing the divine energy in electricity, in the warmth of human kindness, in intelligence itself. Everything illuminating is an expression of the one Light.

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