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Among the (twelve) Adityas, I am Vishnu; among luminaries, the radiant sun; I am Marichi among the (seven or forty-nine) Maruts; among stars the moon am I.

Among the Adityas I am Vishnu; among lights, the radiant sun. Among the Maruts I am Marichi; among the stars, I am the moon.

The list of glories begins with the sky. The Adityas are a group of solar deities, sons of the goddess Aditi, and among them Vishnu is the foremost. Among all sources of light the sun with its rays stands first. The Maruts are storm gods who ride with Indra, and Marichi is named as their chief. Among the lights of the night sky the moon is brightest. The pattern is set: in each group, the outstanding member is where the divine can be recognised. Arjuna is invited to read the heavens as a series of reminders.