Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 15, verse 12 · Krishna
Bhagavad Gita 15.12 · Yadadityagatam Tejo
यदादित्यगतं तेजो जगद्भासयतेऽखिलम् ।
यच्चन्द्रमसि यच्चाग्नौ तत्तेजो विद्धि मामकम् ॥
yadādityagataṃ tejo jagadbhāsayate’khilam |
yaccandramasi yaccāgnau tattejo viddhi māmakam ||
Translation
The radiance in the sun that lights up the whole world, the radiance in the moon and in fire — know that radiance to be mine.
Context
Spoken by Krishna in chapter 15, Purushottama Yoga — “The Supreme Person”, which has 20 verses.
Frequently asked questions
What does Bhagavad Gita 15.12 mean?
The radiance in the sun that lights up the whole world, the radiance in the moon and in fire — know that radiance to be mine.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 15.12?
Krishna, speaking to Arjuna, in chapter 15, Purushottama Yoga (The Supreme Person).
Sanskrit text: traditional, public domain. Translation and explanation are our own.