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Lord Krishna continues to reveal his divine manifestations, highlighting his presence and significance in various aspects of existence and cosmic principles.
Aksharanam akaro ‘smi: Lord Krishna declares that among letters, he is the letter ‘A.’ The letter ‘A’ represents the beginning of sound and language, and it symbolizes the primal sound from which all other sounds and words arise. Lord Krishna identifies himself with the fundamental building block of language, signifying his connection to the creation and expression of divine knowledge and wisdom.
Dvandvaḥ sāmāsikasya cha: Lord Krishna states that among compound words, he is the dual compound. The dual compound refers to the grammatical construction in which two words are combined to express a dual entity or relationship. Lord Krishna signifies his presence in linguistic structures, representing the duality and interconnectedness within creation.
Aham evākṣayaḥ kālo: Lord Krishna proclaims that he is the eternal time. Time is a fundamental aspect of existence, and Lord Krishna identifies himself as the eternal and indestructible nature of time. He is beyond the limitations of time and represents the eternal flow of creation, sustenance, and dissolution.
Dhātāham viśvatomukhaḥ: Lord Krishna declares that he is the all-devouring death, known as ‘Dhātā.’ He is the ultimate source of everything and the cosmic principle that brings about the end and transformation of all forms and beings. Lord Krishna, as Vishvatomukha, has faces in all directions, signifying his all-encompassing nature as the sustainer and destroyer of the universe.
Through these manifestations, Lord Krishna emphasizes his connection to language, time, and cosmic principles. He is the essence behind the creation of words and language, the eternal nature of time, the all-devouring death, and the ultimate source of everything. These manifestations reveal his divine presence in the fabric of existence and highlight his supreme authority and transcendental nature.