Aim

To realize that Krishna is the universal source, maintainer, and object of all knowledge, being the cause and support of every living being.

Purport

The entire cosmic manifestations, moving and nonmoving, are manifested by different activities of Kṛṣṇa’s energy. In the material existence we create different relationships with different living entities who are nothing but Kṛṣṇa’s marginal energy; under the creation of prakṛti some of them appear as our father, mother, grandfather, creator, etc., but actually they are parts and parcels of Kṛṣṇa.  As such, these living entities who appear to be our father, mother, etc., are nothing but Kṛṣṇa. In this verse the word dhātā means “creator.” Not only are our father and mother parts and parcels of Kṛṣṇa, but the creator, grandmother and grandfather, etc., are also Kṛṣṇa. Actually any living entity, being part and parcel of Kṛṣṇa, is Kṛṣṇa. All the Vedas, therefore, aim only toward Kṛṣṇa. Whatever we want to know through the Vedas is but a progressive step toward understanding Kṛṣṇa. That subject matter which helps us purify our constitutional position is especially Kṛṣṇa. Similarly, the living entity who is inquisitive to understand all Vedic principles is also part and parcel of Kṛṣṇa and as such is also Kṛṣṇa. In all the Vedic mantras the word oṁ, called praṇava, is a transcendental sound vibration and is also Kṛṣṇa. And because in all the hymns of the four Vedas – Sāma, Yajur, Ṛg and Atharva – the praṇava, or oṁ-kāra, is very prominent, it is understood to be Kṛṣṇa.

Objectives

1. To understand Krishna’s position as the father and mother of all living entities.
2. To recognize Krishna as the maintainer, grandsire, and ultimate support of life.
3. To explain how Krishna is the object of all knowledge and the essence of sacred sound.
4. To understand Krishna’s role as the purifier and essence of all Vedic teachings.
5. To realize that acknowledging Krishna as the origin brings gratitude and surrender.

Key Points

• Krishna is the father, mother, and sustainer of all beings.
• He is the object of knowledge and the essence of all Vedic mantras.
• Brahma and all progenitors act under His direction.
• Krishna is the ultimate purifier and spiritual goal.
• Recognizing Krishna as the source inspires gratitude and surrender.

Application in Life

1. Do see Krishna as the parent and caretaker of all → This cultivates compassion toward every being.
2. Do study scripture with the aim of knowing Krishna → Learning becomes devotion.
3. Do remember Krishna as the sustainer of life → It brings faith and fearlessness.
4. Do thank Krishna for His protection → Gratitude strengthens surrender.
5. Do chant Om and Krishna’s holy names → They purify and connect the soul to its divine source.

Simple Takeaway

1. Krishna is the universal father, mother, and maintainer of all.
2. He is the goal of knowledge, the purifier, and the sacred sound Om.
3. Understanding this truth leads one to gratitude, surrender, and devotion.