Amongst these, Sage Kapil revealed the Sānkhya system of philosophy and also taught the glories of bhakti yog (described in detail in the Śhrīmad Bhāgavatam, third canto). The siddhas are yogis who have spiritual perfection. TEXT 10: Our strength is immeasurable, and we are perfectly protected by Grandfather Bhma, whereas the strength of the Pavas, carefully protected by Bhma, is limited. Amongst the Commentary: The peepal tree (sacred fig tree) has a very soothing effect on people who sit under it. All of them are well equipped with different kinds of weapons, and all are experienced in military science. The G andharva planet is inhabited by beings who sing beautifully, and amongst them the best singer is Chitrarath. BG 10.26: Amongst trees I am the peepal tree (sacred fig tree) of the celestial sages I am Narad. Out of compassion for them, I appear in their hearts and destroy with the shining lamp of knowledge the darkness that is born from ignorance. However, it is his desire to purify famous personalities that makes him create quarrels around them, which ultimately result in self-introspection and purification. He is also famous for deliberately creating quarrels and problems, and people sometimes misunderstand him to be a mischief-maker.
He is always engaged in singing the glories of God and doing divine works throughout the three worlds. The celestial sage Narad is the Guru of many great personalities such as Ved Vyas, Valmiki, Dhruv, and Prahlad.
The Buddha meditated and attained enlightenment under a peepal tree (sacred fig tree). Since it expands by sending down aerial roots, it is huge and provides cooling shade in a large area. saha-yajnah prajah srishtva purovacha prajapatih anena prasavishyadhvam esha vo’stv ishta kamadhuk. The peepal tree (sacred fig tree) has a very soothing effect on people who sit under it. In the beginning of creation, the Lord of all creatures sent forth generations of men and demigods, along with sacrifices for Vishnu, and blessed them by saying, Be thou happy by this yajna sacrifice because its performance will bestow upon you everything desirable for living happily and achieving. Sri Krishnas illuminations on the Perfection of Yoga.