The Yoga of Knowledge and Wisdom

Krishna begins describing His manifestations in the natural world. 'Raso 'ham apsu'—I am the taste in water. 'Prabhāsmi śaśi-sūryayoḥ'—I am the light of the sun and moon. 'Praṇavaḥ sarva-vedeṣu'—I am the syllable Om in all the Vedas. 'Śabdaḥ khe'—I am the sound in ether. 'Pauruṣaṁ nṛṣu'—I am the ability in humans. This verse shows Krishna manifesting in the most fundamental aspects of existence—taste, light, sound, sacred vibration, human capability. He's not just present in nature—He is the essence of nature itself. This connects to verse 7.7's teaching that everything is strung on Krishna, showing how He manifests in everyday experience.