टीका

Commentary

This verse makes explicit what was implied in the previous one. Krishna declares Himself the ultimate father of all living beings across every species of life. Material nature serves as the mother — the womb that provides the physical bodies — while the Lord is the father who provides the spiritual seeds, the living entities themselves.

The scope of this statement is breathtaking. It covers not just human beings but all 8,400,000 species mentioned in the Vedic scriptures — from the smallest microorganism to the most elevated demigod. Every living being, regardless of its form or status, is a child of the Supreme Lord. The material bodies they inhabit are fashioned by material nature according to the living entity’s past activities (karma), but the spark of consciousness within each body comes from the Supreme Father.

This verse has profound philosophical implications. It establishes that the material world is not a random accident but a purposeful creation brought about by the interaction of the Supreme Lord’s two energies. The living entities are placed into the womb of material nature, and they receive different bodies according to their past desires and actions. Just as a scorpion lays its eggs in a heap of rice and people mistakenly think the rice produced the scorpions, similarly, material nature is not the true cause of living beings — the seed comes from the Supreme Lord.

The practical takeaway is one of universal kinship: since Krishna is the father of all beings, every creature is spiritually related. This understanding naturally fosters compassion and respect for all forms of life.