Krishna spells out the apocalyptic endgame of His inaction. He declares: 'If I did not perform my work (na kuryāṃ karma ced aham), all these worlds would fall into ruin (utsīdeyur ime lokā).' The failure of the Supreme to maintain order would make Him the creator of 'saṅkarasya' (chaos/unwanted mixture/corruption of society). Consequently, He would be the active destroyer (upahanyām) of all these living beings and their peace (imāḥ prajāḥ).