158. Origin of All Creation

Rain is one of the vibhuti (glimpses of glories) of the Paramatma and the water (blessings) is harvested by the wise by keeping their bowl upright. Further, the wise realise the Paramatma once they see any vibhuti (like rain) and Krishna calls this realisation ‘uniting with Him’. These glimpses include intellect, knowledge, freedom from doubt, forgiveness, truthfulness, control over the senses and mind, joy and sorrow, birth and death, fear and courage, non-violence, equanimity, contentment, austerity, charity, fame, and infamy (10.4 and 10.5). Incidentally, contemporary literature on leadership and management revolves around these glimpses. At the core, it is being positive and experiencing Him in both good and bad; in both our likes and dislikes.

Krishna says that those who know the truth (tattva) of My vibhuti (glimpses of glories) and divine powers (yoga-shakti) become united with Me through unwavering devotion. Of this, there is no doubt (10.7). Krishna uses the word ‘tattva’ to reflect ‘knowing’ the truth at the existential level and not mere memorisation. This realisation leads to the dropping of divisions and bringing unity which is becoming one with Paramatma.

Many times, Krishna comes to the level of Arjuna to explain things in Arjuna’s frame of reference and in terms of the understanding of his time. Referring to Arjuna’s understanding of evolution, Krishna says, “The seven great Sages, the four Saints and Manus before them are all born from My mind. From them, all the people in the world have descended” (10.6).

Krishna further says, “I am the origin of all creation. Everything proceeds from Me. The wise who know this perfectly worship Me with great devotion” (10.8). In a nutshell, He is the origin -whether we speak of Arjuna’s understanding that creation emerged from the seven sages, or the modern view that the universe began with the Big Bang.