Verse 10.26-27

Verse 10.26: “Of all the trees the Ashvattha (Ficus Religiosa), of the Heavenly Sages Narada; of the (Heavenly) Musicians (Gandharvas) Citraratha, of Perfectioned-beings (Siddhas) Sage Kapila.

Verse 10.27: “Of horses know me as the Highly-extolled (Uccaihsravas), in origin the peer of Ambrosia; as Airavata, of the Lordly elephants and of men as Ruler of mankind. (235)

Commentary called Jnaneshwari by Jnaneshwar:

Parijata takes the foremost rank amongst the heavenly trees that grow in paradise while sandal is celebrated for its quality (fragrance). Yet, I am the Ashvattha [Ashvattha] of all trees. Know me, Oh Pandava, as Narada amongst the Heavenly sages, as Chitraratha amongst the Gandharvas (Heavenly musicians), as Kapilacharya, the celebrated amongst the perfected beings (Siddha—semi-divine beings supposed to be possessed of great purity and holiness and said to be particularly characterised by eight supernatural faculties called Siddhis). I am Uccaishravas [Uccaihshravas] amongst horses, Oh Arjuna. I am Airavata amongst the elephants—the glory of kings. I am ambrosia secured from the churning of the sea. I am amongst all men, the King, a manifestation of spiritual power, who is served by all his subjects.