yad āditya-gataṁ tejo jagad bhāsayate 'khilam yac candramasi yac cāgnau tat tejo viddhi māmakam
"That light which resides in the sun and illumines the whole world, which is in the moon and in fire—know that light to be Mine."
What This Means:
The light in the sun that illumines the entire world, the light in the moon, the light in fire—know that all this radiance comes from Me. Krishna is the source of all light.
Going Deeper:
'Yat āditya-gatam tejaḥ'—the light residing in the sun. 'Jagat bhāsayate akhilam'—illumines the entire world. 'Yat candramasi yat ca agnau'—that which is in moon and fire. 'Tat tejaḥ viddhi māmakam'—know that light to be Mine. The famous declaration: all luminosity derives from the Divine. Physical light is a symbol of consciousness-light.
How To Apply This:
See sunlight, moonlight, and firelight as manifestations of divine radiance. The warmth and light sustaining all life come from God. Let every sunrise remind you of the divine source.
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