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The Father, Mother, Ancestor, and Guard!
KrishnaBhagavad Gita · Chapter 9
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Bhakti Yoga
Path of Devotion · Chapter 9 of 18
Krishna reveals the "Royal Secret": he pervades all creation yet remains transcendent. He is the ritual and the offering, the father and the mother, the goal and the witness. Even those who worship other gods unknowingly worship him. A leaf, a flower, a fruit, or water offered with devotion — he accepts.
Why This Matters
Krishna claims every role in creation — father, mother, sustainer, sacred syllable, the three Vedas — unifying all worship in one divine person.
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Krishna Playing Flute - Deccan Painting
Unknown Rajput painter, 1750 · Public Domain