Krishna lists the ultimate principles of justice, success, and secrecy. He states: Among all forces that subdue, control, or punish lawlessness (damayatām), I am the rod of punishment or justice (daṇḍo asmi). For those who desire victory and conquest (jigīṣatām), I am strict morality, ethics, and statesmanship (nītir asmi). Among all things that are hidden or secret (guhyānāṃ), I am absolute silence (maunaṃ caivāsmi). And among the wise and knowledgeable (jñānavatām), I am the very wisdom they possess (jñānaṃ aham).