Chapter 9 • Verse 17

पिताहमस्य जगतो माता धाता पितामहः। वेद्यं पवित्रमोंकार ऋक्साम यजुरेव च॥

pitāham asya jagato mātā dhātā pitāmahaḥ vedyaṁ pavitram oṁkāra ṛik sāma yajur eva cha

Meaning

I am the father of this universe, the mother, the sustainer, the grandfather. I am the object of knowledge, the purifier, the sacred Om, and the Rig, Sama, and Yajur Vedas.

God is every divine role: father, mother, grandfather, sustainer. He is also the essence of all scripture and the purifying power behind all sacred sounds. This comprehensive statement leaves nothing outside the Divine. Whatever you seek knowledge of, whatever purifies you — it is all God.

Strength Reflection

"I see the Divine as both my father and mother, the source of all knowledge and purity."

Devotional Surrender

O Father, Mother, Grandfather of all — You are all sacred wisdom. I take refuge in You.