Kṛṣṇa identifies Himself within His own family and Arjuna’s family. Among the Vṛṣṇis, He is Himself (Vāsudeva). Among the Pāṇḍavas, He is Arjuna (Dhanañjaya). He is also the great sage Vyāsa, the compiler of the Vedas, and Uśanā (Śukrācārya), the brilliant thinker of the demons. By calling Himself Arjuna, Kṛṣṇa shows how dear His devotee is to Him; the two are practically inseparable. Vyāsa represents the pinnacle of scriptural editing and recording. Uśanā represents political and tactical brilliance. Kṛṣṇa is the best representative in every lineage. This tells us that Kṛṣṇa is the excellence in our own families and friends. Whenever we see someone who stands out for their skill, wisdom, or character, we are seeing a spark of Kṛṣṇa’s splendor. He is the Hero in every story and the Wisdom in every teacher.