The Yoga of Divine Glories

Krishna continues enumerating manifestations in demons, time, animals, and birds. 'Prahlādaś cāsmi daityānām'—among demons, I am Prahlada. Prahlada was a great devotee of Krishna, born in a demon family but fully devoted. 'Kālaḥ kalayatām aham'—among time-measurers, I am Time itself. Time is the measure of all things, and Krishna is Time. 'Mṛgāṇāṁ ca mṛgendro 'ham'—among animals, I am the lion, the king of animals. 'Vainateyaś ca pakṣiṇām'—among birds, I am Garuda, the divine eagle. This verse shows Krishna as the source in devotion (Prahlada), time, power (lion), and service (Garuda).