Chapter 4 Verses 4.1–4 The lineage of transcendental knowledge (Paramparā) 4.1–3 Rājarṣīs understood this science in disciplic succession (Kṛṣṇa → Sun-god → Manu → Ikṣvāku), but it is broken. Kṛṣṇa explains it to Arjuna, His devotee and friend. 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Arjuna’s question – “Sun-god is born before You! How did You speak to him?” 4.4 Arjuna’s question 4.5–10The divine nature of Lord Kṛṣṇa’s appearance