Meaning
Supreme God Krishna spoke
Of the weapons, I am the Vajra (thunderbolt); among cows, I am Kāmadhenu (the wish-fulfilling cow of heaven); among the causes of childbirth, I am Kandarpa (the god of love and sexuality); and among snakes, I am Vāsuki. (10:28)
Sanskrit
श्रीभगवान् उवाच
आयुधानामहं वज्रं धेनूनामस्मि कामधुक् ।
प्रजनश्चास्मि कन्दर्पः सर्पाणामस्मि वासुकिः॥
Word-by-word
आयुधानाम् अहम् वज्रम्, धेनूनाम् अस्मि काम-धुक्,
प्रजनः च अस्मि कन्दर्पः, सर्पाणाम् अस्मि वासुकिः।
Commentary
Meditative Yogis often interpret the symbolism of the Vāsuki snake as representing “Kundalini,” which is likened to a coiled serpent located at the base of the human spine. In this interpretation, Kundalini is seen as a spiritual energy or power center. When awakened through specific Yogic practices and processes, it is believed to lead to Self-realization and the attainment of various supernatural abilities known as siddhis.