Chapter 10 Verse 28

Among weapons, I am the thunderbolt; among cows, I am the wish-fulfilling cow called Kamadhenu; I am the progenitor, the god of love; among serpents, I am Vasuki.

Core Meaning

Here Krishna points to the divine showing up in different forms. By naming the thunderbolt, the wish-fulfilling cow, the god of love, and the great serpent, he is saying the same spirit is present in power, plenty, love, and deep inner force.

Each image stands for a human quality we can recognize and cultivate. The Vajra means steady strength and protection. Kamadhenu means nurture and abundance that benefits others. Kandarpa (Kamadeva) means the creative, life-giving force of love and desire. Vasuki, the chief serpent, points to hidden energy and transformation.

The verse invites us to see God not as distant but as the source of the practical powers we use every day: courage in hard times, care for others, creative longing, and the ability to face inner change.

Life Application

• When you feel weak or afraid, remember the Vajra—take a calm, steady action step instead of reacting.
• Practice small acts of generosity and care (time, attention, help) to bring Kamadhenu’s abundance into daily life.
• Treat desire and love as creative forces: use them to motivate positive goals, and face inner fears (Vasuki) so you can change and grow.

Reflection Question

Which of these—strength, generosity, creative love, or inner transformation—do I most need to bring into my life today?