Meaning
Supreme God Krishna spoke
My opulence is unknown to the gods and the great sages, as I am the origin of those gods and sages in every way. (10:2)
Sanskrit
श्रीभगवान् उवाच
न मे विदुः सुरगणाः प्रभवं न महर्षयः ।
अहमादिर्हि देवानां महर्षीणां च सर्वशः॥
Word-by-word
न मे विदुः सुर-गणाः प्र-भवम्, न महा-ॠषयः;
अहम् आदि: हि देवानाम्, महा-ऋषिणाम् च, सर्वशः।
Commentary
The essence of this verse finds further support in the Bhāgawata Purāna, where Semi-God Brahmā declares, “I am the embodiment of the Vedas, leading a life of asceticism...Despite sincere Yoga practice, I failed to fathom the Source of my origin. Myself, my son, sage Nārada, and even Semi-God Shankara, honestly admit our inability to fully comprehend Him. How then can other gods claim to know Him? We struggle to grasp the intricacies of Creation brought forth by His Creative Power, often dwelling in our limited understanding, merely imagining. We sing praises of His Incarnations, yet His true Self eludes us.” (Verse 34-37, Chapter 6, Second Skandha, Bhāgawata Purāna)