त्वमादिदेव: पुरुष: पुराणस्- त्वमस्य विश्वस्य परं निधानम् | वेत्तासि वेद्यं च परं च धाम त्वया ततं विश्वमनन्तरूप || 38 || |
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“You are the original divine being, the ancient person,
You are the supreme abode of this universe.
You know the known and the unknown,
By You, this entire universe is pervaded in its infinite forms.”
Arjuna acknowledges the divine qualities and transcendental nature of the Supreme Being. The verse describes the following attributes of the Supreme: Ādi Deva: The original divine being or the primordial deity. Lord Krishna is the Supreme Being, the source and origin of all divinity and cosmic manifestations. Purusha: The ancient person or the eternal self in whose image man is made. Purusha signifies the timeless and eternal nature of the Supreme Being, beyond the limitations of time and space. Purāna: The ancient or the primordial. It emphasizes the timeless existence of the Supreme Being, who transcends the boundaries of creation and destruction. Viśhvasya paraṁ nidhānam: The supreme abode or the ultimate repository of the entire universe. It acknowledges that the Supreme Being is the ultimate refuge and support of the entire cosmos. Viśhvasya paraṁ nidhānam: You know the known and the unknown, the manifest and the unmanifest. This highlights the omniscience of the Supreme Being, who possesses complete knowledge of all things, both apparent and hidden. Viśhvam ananta-rūpa: By You, this entire universe is pervaded in its infinite forms. It recognizes that the Supreme Being is the immanent presence in all aspects of creation, existing in countless forms and manifestations. Through these words, Arjuna expresses reverence for the Supreme Being, acknowledging the divine qualities of omniscience, omnipresence, and eternity. It reflects the Arjuna’s understanding that the Supreme Being is the ultimate reality, the source of all existence, and the eternal abode where everything ultimately merges.