Chapter 10, Verse 2
Part of 10: Vibhūti Yog — विभूतियोगन मे विदुः सुरगणाः प्रभवं न महर्षयः। अहमादिर्हि देवानां महर्षीणां च सर्वशः॥
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na me viduḥ sura-gaṇāḥ prabhavaṁ na maharṣhayaḥ aham ādir hi devānāṁ maharṣhīṇāṁ cha sarvaśhaḥ
Neither the hosts of the gods nor the great sages know My origin; for I am the source of all the gods and the great sages in every way.
Prabhavam Origin. It may also mean great lordly power. Maharshis great sages like Bhrigu. As I am the source of all these gods, sages and living beings, it is very difficult for them to know Me. Sarvasah In every way -- not only am I the source of all the gods and the sages but also their efficient cause, their inner ruler and the dispenser or ordainer and the guide of their intellect, etc.