Among those who divided the Vedas, I am Krishna Dvaipayana Vedavyasa, and among the scholars, I am Sukracharya, who knows spiritual science.

Among those entitled to the name Bhagavan (He who fully possesses the six perfections: beauty, wealth, fame, power, wisdom, and renunciation. This name designates the Absolute Truth in its ultimate aspect, that is, God, the Supreme Person), I am Vasudeva.

I am Hanuman among the Kimpurusas, and among the Vidyadharas (the celestial singers), I am Sudarsana.

Among jewels, I am the ruby, and among beautiful things, the lotus cup.

Among all species of grass, I am the sacred Kusa grass, and of the oblation, the ghee and other ingredients obtained from the cow (cow's milk).

Among entrepreneurs, I am fortune, and among cheaters, I am the game.

I am the forgiveness of the tolerant and the good qualities of those who are in the mode of virtue.

Among the powerful, I am physical and mental strength, and I am the devotional activity of My devotees.

My devotees worship Me in nine different forms, among which I am the first, the original Vasudeva.

Among the Gandharvas (celestial singers), I am Visvavasu, and I am Purvacitti among the celestial Apsaras (celestial dancers).

I am the firmness of the mountains, and the fragrant aroma of the earth.

I am the sweet taste of water, and among brilliant things, I am the sun.

I am the radiance of the sun, the moon, and the stars, and I am the transcendental sound that vibrates in the sky.

Among those dedicated to spiritual culture, I am Bali Maharaja, the son of Virocana, and I am Arjuna among the heroes.

Indeed, I am the creation, maintenance, and annihilation of all living entities.

I am the functions of the five active senses—the legs, speech, anus, hands, and genitals—as well as those of the five senses that acquire knowledge—touch, sight, taste, hearing, and smell.

I am also the power by which each sense experiences its particular sense object.

I am form, taste, aroma, touch, and sound.