The noblest of horses

uccaiḥśravasamaśvānāṃ viddhi māmamṛtodbhavamairāvataṃ gajendrāṇāṃ narāṇāṃ ca narādhipam

Among horses know Me as Uchchaihshravas, born from the nectar. Among great elephants, Airavata. Among people, the king.

What it means

Krishna points to magnificence. Uchchaihshravas, the shining white horse born when the ocean was churned for nectar. Airavata, the mighty white elephant who carries Indra. And among people, the righteous ruler, who protects and serves. Majesty used well, he says, reflects the divine.

The story

Arjuna, a prince among kings, hears this as both an honour and a responsibility. A ruler reflects God only when ruling for the good of all.

In your life

Imagine a leader who carried their power with humility, serving people rather than themselves. That's divine majesty. If you have any authority, at home or work, use it to serve today.