It is impossible to understand one’s source without being favored by the source. Krishna is the source of the demigods (aham ādir hi devānāṁ) and sages (maharṣīṇāṁ ca) in every respect (sarvaśaḥ). (BG 10.2) Various (pṛthag-vidhāḥ) states of existence (whether good or bad) – intelligence, knowledge, freedom from doubt, forgiveness, truthfulness, control of the senses, control of the mind, happiness, distress, existence (bhavo), non-existence (abhāvo), fear, fearlessness, nonviolence, equanimity, satisfaction, austerity, charity, fame, and infamy – come from Krishna alone (matta eva). (BG 10.4-5)
The seven great sages (maharṣayaḥ sapta), and before them (pūrve) the four kumaras (catvāro), and (tathā) the Manus [progenitors of mankind] (manavas) carrying Krishna’s nature (mad-bhāvā) are born from Krishna’s mind (mānasā jātā). From them (yeṣāṁ) comes the world’s progeny (loka imāḥ prajāḥ). (BG 10.6) One who knows in truth (yo vetti tattvataḥ) this (etāṁ) opulence (vibhūtiṁ) and mystic power (yogaṁ) of Krishna (mama) engages (yujyate) in unwavering (avikalpena) practice of connecting with Krishna (yogena). There is no doubt here (nātra saṁśayaḥ). (BG 10.7)
Thus, Krishna is the source of everything and therefore He cannot be fully known by the various states of existence (regardless of their modes), the demigods, the sages, the progenitors, or their descendants. Understanding this, naturally, we should gravitate toward striking a connection with Him, the source of our existence.
