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I am the goal, the supporter, the Lord, the witness, the abode, the shelter, the friend, the origin, the dissolution, the foundation, the treasure-house and the seed which is imperishable.

I am the goal, the support, the lord, the witness, the dwelling, the refuge and the friend; the origin, the dissolution and the ground, the treasure-house and the imperishable seed.

The list continues with words of relationship and support. Krishna is the goal, the sustainer, the lord, the witness, the dwelling place, the refuge and the friend, suhṛt. He is the origin and the dissolution, the ground, the treasure-house and the imperishable seed. The verse combines cosmic attributes with personal ones: Krishna is both the foundation of all things and a friend who can be trusted. Many readers have found in it a summary of what God can mean to a human being.