Krishna penetrates deeper into the metaphysical genetics of the universe. He commands: O son of Pritha (pārtha), know and understand (viddhi) that I am the eternal, original seed (bījaṃ sanātanam) of absolutely all living beings and existences (sarva-bhūtānāṃ). Furthermore, I am the supreme intelligence and discernment of all intelligent people (buddhir buddhimatām asmi), and I am the brilliant prowess, courage, and splendor of all powerful, heroic men (tejas tejasvinām aham).